It sounds to me that a shift in perspective might be needed......   

Stay away from Section 8 and anything in Birmingham city, demographics are shifting away from b'ham due to school system being so bad.

@Brett Deas I think there may be a shift to airbnb for the 30+  days. 

I do not believe the trends will shift back in favor or direct mail, so I would be cautious investing into a marketing system that is diminishing in its returns. 

When it rains, the clay shifts, and so does your foundation.

My partner and I would shift to that to get into building affordable housing, as we see there is quite a need in the area, but would like to talk to some people experienced in the area so we know things to look for and we don't get taken advantage of. 

Will there be a shift in demand for certain types of properties, such as multi-family units or single-family homes?

The public perception of airBNBs has been shifting so you never know when an HOA might turn on those.

That tide will shift, eventually—but you can’t force it. 

Intuitively it feels like I would be, which would then move me towards doing flag condo units instead, to shift all development burden onto unit owners.PS: Easements only are not being considered, since landlocked units take a steep value hit.