If I went to the investor and said "hey, I'll pay you $x amount per month to keep living here with the intention of buying it later" would that be an attractive offer?

Tends to attract a younger /trendy crowd.

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Instead, focus on attracting the right folks who align with your investment goals.

These markets will rise until either a bunch of new supply starts coming on the market or there is a shift in population trends.Focusing just on cashflow often attracts people to areas where there are other problems.

Buying vacant land is always a good option, I would check on the rules for subdividing the land before purchase, and also find out how you can add additional income producing projects to your land.

There are many high demand section 8 communities in Michigan because not all landlords cater to section 8 so tenants are happy and stay if you provide attractive housing for them.To Your Success!

Potential Middle Ground: Consider Renovating: Instead of selling, you could do a light renovation on the older property to increase its value and attract higher rent.

However, when the equity sitting in the property is at a lower interest rate, there is a cost to refinance, and the property is producing cash due to the lower mortgage amount, there is also a time to let it sit there.  

I'm coming up on 2 years of income produced by the property, any suggestions on how to get a lower interest rate without using personal income?