He intended to syndicate it himself, but couldn’t line up the investors, so contacted me.  

Most real estate seminars tend to be pep rally sessions to motivate individuals using various psychological techniques more than providing information and insights based on research that you can't find elsewhere.What seminars have you attended where it did not feel like blowing smoke up your glass?

@Nicole Heasley do you know of any in Las Vegas that are coming up ?

Just keep in mind that construction costs can add up and timelines for building can vary.

Yes, the spring/summer season sees demand ramp up, but that doesn't mean a house listed in December won't sell.If you buy in October/November, chances are you won't be listing until January, anyways.If I had a house completed on, say, December 15th, I would likely sit on it through the holiday season before taking it to market, but I would talk to realtors.  

It is often too difficult emotionally or mentally exhausting to give up their previous home.

May be board up the windows but put screen doors on the main doors as a hybrid solution would work. 

Based on my clients1.

New paint, outlets, lights, and cabinets.

There are plenty of articles and cases out there about discriminating solely based on how the rent gets funded so you have to very careful how you respond.