You simply wait until you find the right one. 

Others have simply created a new listing and had the seller notify guests about the change.

Lots of investors simply want to go "bold" on all of their projects by using sharp color contrasts, busy tiles that catch your attention, and modern lighting that looks like it belongs in a hotel.

Maybe something along the lines of your insurance company requires the heat to be set at certain temperatures or they won't cover a damage claim etc.This way you are telling her there is nothing you can do it about it.

If her goal is to provide some of the proceeds to her ex in good faith, she can simply sell the property, have a tax professional estimate the taxable gains.

Being a subject matter expert, not because you are forcing it, but because you simply ARE, shows through, and investors are rightfully attracted to that. 

@Bob Dole please tell me you have a CPA and you're simply educating yourself so that you can verify what he is saying is correct? 

The problem is: A traditionally financed low-down payment house-hack with traditional long-term rents simply won't cash flow during occupancy, or after, in many MCOL-HCOL markets in the US. 95% leverage at even 5.7% just won't work in a lot of cases right now.

But, yes, it sounds like simply looking at your numbers and determining whether or not you can absorb a salary is the time to consider it. 

It's easy to obtain, costs very little, and doesn't require extra, on-going effort to maintain.