Durham is even looser.

Most of the time, people who have never even made an offer end up with 2-3 submitted LOIs in the first 1-2 weeks, and we celebrate small victories like that to build momentum and confidence. 

Should I buy it and take  500-600 less profit per month knowing I can sell it for a large profit as is or even more if completely remodeled?

Keep in mind - even with the PM you still have to pay the maintenance on top of their fee - and like I said - often it is over-priced.

It even states that the lease “will repeat itself” but doesn’t specify terms like figures or percentages for rent increases.

Similarly, homes that have unusual layouts or less traditional features often benefit from full staging, as it helps buyers envision how the space can work for them.That said, even in more budget-conscious markets, full-service staging can still provide a significant return on investment, especially if the home has been on the market for a while or if it's empty and lacks warmth.

I'd personally say pulling your water heater out and replacing with a wall mount on demand one, would be worth the cost to have in unit washer dryer if you are staying there or renting it, it would be worth it.its always worth doing the big stuff well and correct even if you are cleaning up after someone, the long term hold always prevails, its just a little frustrating front sometimes, but hang in there!

Finally, even with a substantial discount, the house may not be worth it.

Many even include a set monthly amount.

I like this train of thought and think you should aim for option 3: conventional loan + lower downpayment (perhaps even lower than 10%).