Maybe even less for reasons I just touched on.I'll spare some of the moral and ethical opinions on this, but I do feel we as real estate professionals, investors, and landlords also have an obligation to help provide housing to everyone. 

Regarding your second question, are you asking if those activities help meet the IRS material participation tests or qualify you as a real estate professional?

My question is: Is this house better off being rented long term for tenants or should I gravitate toward a midterm rental for possible traveling nurses or traveling professionals who want a cleaner, more up to date space, closer to downtown?

Obviously, legitimate wholesalers, who abide by our forum rules, use the messaging systems appropriately, and do not pretend to be investors when contacting professionals in our network, are welcome and encouraged to carry on.

Or hire a professional who specializes in selling this type of asset.

Remain calm and professional through the process.

Are your photos professional?  

Quote from @Nathan Gesner: If I've said it once, I've said it a thousand times.Nathan, while what you state works 90%, when you reach a certain level you become a TARGET for predatory attorneys and professional plaintiffs.

When the transaction closes, the purchase is funded, and we set aside additional funds in an escrow account to pay predetermined professionals to make any required or desired repairs or upgrades to a property AFTER the buyers settle on the purchase transaction.

Speaking from past experiences vetting the real estate professionals that you chose is paramount.