If you can't identify why an investor would want to buy it - you'll likely have a hard time moving it

You’re going to have to buy at least $1M (or whatever you clear after selling costs.), worth of replacement properties, not $500k.

Quote from @Andrew White: Investment Info:Single-family residence buy & hold investment in San Antonio.

The type of home you buy determines the tenant you get. 

You didn't buy the house to preserve it, but for it to produce income.

Here is a solid summary from an internet search that will give you all you need to move forward:"A notice to terminate a property management agreement is a written communication to the property management company that informs them of the intention to end the contract.

The BRRRR method (Buy, Rehab, Rent, Refinance, Repeat) could also be a great strategy to recycle your capital.To find deals, try direct mail campaigns targeting absentee owners or distressed properties, or go driving for dollars in neighborhoods with strong rental potential.

So does that mean I can't buy from a related party at all?? 

🎯 Leverage PowerWhen's the last time your broker let you buy $500,000 worth of stocks with $100,000 down?

Investment Info:Townhouse buy & hold investment.