Demand has stayed consistent this year and end of year has been crazy busy with tax depreciation purchases or value add. 

Sellers aren’t going to consistently take 10% less for cash.

You're not wrong but there's a consistency of look and this is a higher-end rental (although I'm mindful that everything has a range).

Chapter Seven of the VA Lender’s Handbook clearly states:“If a property is to be owned by two or more eligible Veterans, it may consist of four family units and one business unit, plus one additional unit for each Veteran participating in the ownership”.

In the meantime consider just storing your cash in a vehicle that offers a stable/consistent ROR.

The property was falling apart  while they lived there, and it was difficult for me to get them out of there, as I was consistently getting the rent, albeit late most months and the property was falling further and further into disrepair.

But w/ SEO it's a bit different... because w/ PPC or direct mail you can get a result faster... w/ SEO it may take 6-12 months to get consistent leads from SEO... but once you get the high ranking you'll have leads coming in really consistently at an extremely low cost per lead and cost per deal. 

Kudos to you, because I am sure that took a lot of consistency and determination.To answer your question about rental rates, 1) You should do some market research to see what comparable properties are renting for in your specific neighborhood or close by.

I hope to repay whoever can guide me with my consistency, my loyalty, and everyone’s favorite… money!!

So, start communicating to your network what you are looking for and do that consistently for at least 90 days and you should find something.