So we're at what is starting to look like the beginning stages of an economic downturn.

Did you choose Fayetteville because you know people there, or because of economic conditions? 

I will be responsible for keeping the rooms full (housing crisis in the area so will not be an issue), notifying the management company of any repairs that need to be made, and furnishing the place.

I am trying to put an offer together for a self storage facility that is currently 79% physical and 70% economically occupied.

How should they go about transferring them to me in the most ethical and economically sound way?

From The Atlantic: "After the foreclosure crisis of a decade ago, American homes were left empty and buyer-less.

That's really detrimental to getting loans since it's much harder to qualify as a self-employed commission based worker.It was so much better for me as a previous w2 employee making 6 figures to qualify when I started my RE Portfolio 21 years ago.Today, prices are MUCH higher and the bifurcation between those who are successful as an Agent is much bigger.Part of the problem is the higher standard for qualification for Loans after the Financial Crisis of 2008.Since I am in NYC, I cannot imagine a mediocre Agent being able to invest and the Superstars are way to busy to be Landlords.If you contrast what prices were 21 years ago to today, the entry to Real Estate investing is WAY different.For instance, I bought a 2 family property for $140k but it is worth $1.1 million in today's Market.How can the average RE Agent afford to buy in NYC?!

Quartz is beautiful and expensive, laminate is functional and economical but installed right it can look really great.  

The trouble you might run into is the economics of buying a property with a tower.

Some of the larger community development groups, private equity funds, etc. have launched specific OZ platforms, and some local economic development officials are funding programs to reach out to equity investors.My impression of Milwaukee is that it's a tight-knit market.