That's why I think investors are not your friend, you want retail buyers.Have you talked to the neighbors on all sides of you? 

These can sometimes offer better cash flow, especially if you’re in a family-friendly area with unique features like extra square footage, an ADU, or flexible layouts.

As a second generation Mexican,I knew no one in my family or close friends who did real estate.

If you find a sublet-friendly co-op and it requires an "All-Cash buyer", there could be a good reason.The points you mentioned regarding co-ops are valid but do not apply to all co-op boards across this market.

I am creating an llc with a couple friends as we go into this new endeavor.

So... if I were to advise a friend, I'd tell them, sure, if you really wanna buy, this platform is fine, just like Roofstock is fine, if you really don't have a team built out and trust built in to find better deals & opportunities.

It would be a huge mistake to jump into a strategy without understanding how to deal with problems that may very well arise, more especially when the property is in tenant-friendly states. 

Glad you asked my friend.  

Hey Natasha - Happy to put you in touch with my investor friendly agent/investor in the area.

Separately, smaller towns are very user friendly.