If I just make a single listing on FF for this 5/2 and say list it for $4000 / month (market in this area), how would I get 2-3 random nurses to commit to the property?

With that said Phoenix had one of the highest home price declines in the last market down turn.  

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Southern Maine is a great market for long-term rentals, with strong demand in many areas.

It has been on the rental market for about 55 days and the average in the area is supposedly 36.

You have to know the market before you build a plan and I don't think this market supports your intended plan.

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Utilities included.Fully rented.For sale off market.

Then house hack a 4 plex to start I am sure you can get into one of those in that market which is lower priced than 90% of the US.  

However, given todays market, it is definitely hard to find one.