Cash can normally command a lower acquisition cost as opposed to loan or owner financing Also I would say more importantly it depends on if this deal aligns with your goals and your strategy and what your exit strategy is.

@Matt Phillips - I understand wanting to include your wife and capture that extra 3%, but what is your opportunity cost of not using an experienced investor-friendly agent that could add value to the transaction in so many other ways, such as leveraging relationships with other agents to get your offer more attention; knowing which agents have integrity and which ones are shady; helping to steer you to the right parts of town and away from the bad stuff; helping you identify the best value add opportunities and which upgrades in your market command the best returns - I could go on. 

I was a commander on ground with TF 179 supporting Jefferson and parts of Orange county in late 2017.

Remember style, amenities, sq ft etc you want to make sure your condo is competitive relating to the rent you are commanding.

command higher rent Lessons learned?

Start with commanding respect.

I'm right in your neck of the woods in Gilberts :)Morton Grove commands a higher price than what most investors here on BP understand. 

All his homes were in areas chiefly populated by Latinos, many of which may have been here illegally and many of which only had a very rudimentary command of the English language.  

Contact his Commanding officer and have him straighten out your tenant.

The more favorable for the lender the better price you can command.