And there is opportunity to improve the property to increase value and rent. 

I'm asking for any experience and suggestions from any BP  members who have knowledge of a situation like this and what can I do to adjust my REI business model to deal with this.I didn't have flood insurance and hoping I get the FEMA grant that has been approved for the area.This is a very difficult time and thousands of people like me are doing everything we can to survive and come out of this in one piece. 

I realized in doing this post that if Zillow were to actually utilize the data that I and other agents have given them that they could increase the quality.  

But dealing with VA loans I found very difficult and they are on their own timing, closing was a delay after delay for funds final approval.

I will attempt to attend one of the meetings here in the hampton road area but with my schedule on ship it may be difficult.

Best asset class in real estate and it's extremely difficult to do in California.

Investing in another country could be difficult, but doable. 

Dues in my property's neighborhood increased by 20% right after I purchased because of a low reserve fund.

The re-positioning plan will be specific to your strategy and property, particularly the pace that you want to realize the value for future deals and your debt structure.Regarding the test scenario, if it works, the $50-75/mo incremental increase will certainly justify the rehab cost you mentioned at most any market cap.  

Sometimes it can be difficult to rent out a vacant unit in the summer, too, because that's when you have the most competition.