I do see the tax benefits of owning rentals and how that income can offset my W2 income from a tax standpoint.

Listing it “as is” with a $25k rehab concession can attract these buyers.Consider these options:List on investor-focused platforms like Roofstock or BiggerPockets or Facebook Marketplaces, where you’ll find buyers who appreciate tenant-occupied properties.Network with local investors or REI groups in your area to find someone looking for a turnkey rental with upside potential.Hire a real estate agent experienced in selling tenant-occupied properties, but adjust your pricing to cover commissions if needed.Make sure to highlight the stable tenants and ADU potential—those could be big selling points!

If things are tight right now, maybe consider a side hustle or extra job until rent adjustments give you more breathing room.

Run your comps and be prepared to adjust a suggested price based on condition, layout, and other factors.

Perhaps some employee change, this is my first month with them, so I'll give them the benefit of the doubt.

I recognize that the cost benefit may be negated by other challenges; hence, my question.

Constantly manage bookkeeping and cash flow to make sure you stay on budget and/or make adjustments when (not if) things come up to stay on track.  

Becoming familiar with how treasuries work also gives a lot of insight into how mortgage financing works because mortgage rates move with the 10-year treasury most of the time - so following the 10-year will give you insight into the real estate cycle as a side benefit. 

Depending on who you're targeting to rent your MTR, each website has it's benefits.

And the benefit to all the chaos with the last two storms Is you should be able to negotiate a killer deal on a purchase right now.