When i am uncertain about a new property and the rents it will fetch, i put out a craigslist ad with the address and whatever pictures i can get my hands on and market it for the rents i want. you should know by the response in a couple of days if the rent is too high or low. 

He rents under market rent and provides low quality housing to cash paying tenants.

We were in the middle of a massive remodel, so the $3000 spend was one trip to Home Depot and the Lumber Yard.American Airlines flies to Hawaii for as low as 35,000 miles round trip.

I figured the 1% rule was out, the RE market everywhere is really hot right now and inventory is low.

Opportunity zones are designated areas of each state (which tend to be more developmental/low income areas) where the reinvestment occurs. 

I would think while rates are still historically low, you want to leverage while you can and save your cash.

You really should shop around for commercial or portfolio lenders to see what they have to offer.The income you show seems very low end.  

Common area electric expenses would be low to nothing except maybe some demand charges, making electric components the better choice.

What are some other creative strategies for financing multi-family construction with no-low downpayment? 

In that light, there really isn't a reason not to move the deed over to the LLC in my eyes (other than the relatively low cost).