Staff often seemed to focus on one requirement at a time, and only moving on to others as each was taken care of, instead of starting them all at the same time.

You have to be careful here.

I have had a couple of clients just get the loan approved with the long term rates and then the bank really doesn't care how they get it rented out after.

No one cares about your properties like you do.

The IRS doesn't care which of you is on title.

My experience with S8: There is a reasonably strong correlation between S8 tenants and tenants that do not take care of a rental property. 

But if your budget is tight or your home only needs minor updates, your real estate agent can help you think outside of the box by suggesting simple DIY staging tips to help your home look its best.Bottom LineStaging your house properly can make it much more attractive to buyers, but it’s not a one-size-fits-all solution, and every home shines differently.

Sometimes off-market deals can be a goldmine for seller-financed opportunities.Let me know if you’d like any tips or resources—I’d be happy to help!

Let me know if I can provide any additional tips or resources to help.Best regards,Sadler Surratt 

Be careful asking such questions.