Basically doing larger numbers in one type of marketing gets you data faster that you can use to adjust based on your results. 

If you sold and rebought the identical condo in the same building your cost basis would be the new higher cost, so you’ve captured all the gains tax free.  

Adjust what has been pertinent in multifamily and what has been pertinent in SFR to a better product.What is the difference between a value-add and opportunistic fund?

I will say candidly having done a significant amount of data-driven research of various financial instruments (including RE), that Cash Value life insurance more than holds its own, especially on a risk-adjusted basis. 

Once you are confident that you are marketed properly you will have to adjust the price until you get a tenant.

Puyallup is notorious for being in the Mt.Rainer lahar zone and with insurance companies adjusting their models for climate risk i wouldn't put it past them jack up premiums in the area.

My only suggestion with Zillow is to TRIPLE check the persons Identity (Have them show you their driver license during a showing), Call their last landlord, and call their employer.

Maryland LLCs are public information.Why would you want to hide your identity from your tenants?

For $295, you can buy a fake identity including id, selfie, tax return, utility bills, credit file, even a phone number where someone will verify employment.

Maybe you can adjust that model as you see fit...get rid of receptionist.