Then that is her choice.

If you have the cash to invest, it's probably the safest to do cash or put some cash in so you have cushion,

Thank youColumbus is a standout choice in Ohio.

Noone has shown me anything that proves the "equity harvesting" theory would work in this rate environment so I'm sort of back to 3 choices.  1.

Its appeal as a desirable coastal city helps maintain rental demand.Fort Walton Beach: Located in the Panhandle, Fort Walton Beach and its surrounding areas offer a mix of steady rental demand and affordability, providing good cash flow opportunities, especially for single-family rentals.Pensacola: This city offers relatively high rental yields due to its affordable property prices and stable rental demand, making it a solid choice for cash flow-focused investments.These areas balance stable cash flow with potential for modest appreciation.

We can talk about the benefits of code compliance forever but, I gave extra latitude to an owner making his choices.

I've read that buying a 2dr is always the better choice for a condo, but am concerned about the older condo losing value faster than the nicer 1 bdr, since it's newer? 

If have a top 3, call em back, be honest and say there a top 3 and what can you do next to help find out if they are your choice out of the 3.

That was a choice that only you can make.

I would seriously offer them choice of cash offer on it or MLwO, and I'd prefer the later so I'd frame it that way.