One of the properties turns out to have not received a Certificate of Occupancy, yet the Conwill's rented it.

You'll never find a landlord or occupant with $55k in cash.  

I've only seen a couple that I've been interested in that seemed fairly priced but they sold to owner occupants during the first look period.

The property would have no problems paying the loan at this occupancy rate and still have 50% for expenses.

They didn't have a system to demonstrate, but rather just gathered some empirical data and presented.A couple of points they make: 1) if you are at 97% occupancy, you are not charging enough rent.

Obviously you want to tell them what they want to hear as well as protect your occupants.

I'm not personally in dire straits, but I would like ideas on how to manage this property towards full occupancy and a sell, without sacrifice, that is. 

We know everyone is investing in Arizona Florida New Mexico Texas We are just concerned about occupancy in Lubbock .

See what sort of rents (and occupancy rates) similar homes in your area go for (secret shop by asking that you need to see it for a family member).

Average rent for a 3 bedroom in the area is between 900-1300/month. the units are all in good condition and will be receiving some updates once the sale goes through, if it goes through, it will be a cash flowing property even as an owner occupant or at the very very least I'll live for free and have extra money to put away for any issues that may come up.