If your market is leaning more towards shorter stays...which does seem to be the current demand nationwide...I would not cut your properties out of that demand!

The country simply does not have enough affordable housing units, and the new supply of affordable housing units is not keeping up with new demand.

By the way, Phoenix’s rental market has been on fire lately, with a mix of strong appreciation and reliable tenant demand.

And the demand and value for that by those who'd use it.  

Seller finance the property- ask for an up front, non-refundable down payment of $XXX (which could be used as his primary residence down payment), payments of $X over X years at X interest rate with a balloon payment in X years2.

Much more difficult to convince sellers to owner finance5.

It may help to lower your price during the slow winter months for a six-month lease, then bump the rate up in the summer when demand is higher.Zillow will tell you how long each listing has been on the market.

they're sitting, either because 1. they're not distressed enough, or 2. the seller won't budge off of their unrealistic price, or 3. something else is very, very off.hope this helps - happy to help further

Whether it's a legal demand for compliance or simply an email, it doesn't really matter; just make sure everything is in writing. 

With 4 properties in different location, you have 4 time more chance of RE appreciation.To maximize returns, leverage tax benefits like depreciation, mortgage interest deductions, or cost segregation while considering your ability to handle management demands and market fluctuations.