Check local rents (Zillow, Rentometer) and cap rates—Cleveland’s market favors long-term stability.

You need the backup option in case the mid-term rental market changes.Minimizing turn costs and downtime is critical.

Time in the market beats timing the market!

I have an off market property as a lender we are taking back and need an agent. 

I, too, am in Tampa and I've been a lender/banker and a Real Estate investor in the market since 1996.

@Kevin Duke Since Subject A’s $6M net worth is below the federal estate tax exemption ($13.61M in 2024) and Florida has no estate or inheritance tax, Subject B can inherit the property tax-free with a step-up in basis to the fair market value at the time of death, eliminating capital gains tax if sold immediately.To avoid probate, Subject A can use a Lady Bird Deed (Enhanced Life Estate Deed) or a Transfer on Death (TOD) Deed, which allows automatic transfer to Subject B while retaining full control during their lifetime.

There were honestly about five markets I liked, but at some point, you just have to “send it” and commit.Picking the AgentThis is one part of the process I wish I could redo.

As for Raleigh, if you’ve already seen the success of Airbnb-ing rooms there, it’s worth exploring further, as it’s a growing market with plenty of demand.For alternative strategies in Greensboro, look into renting by the room, especially for professionals or students.

Study the market.

Few agents in the market understand seller finance and the many ways it can be structured, and few will sometimes promote it, but the rest are just risk averse.