The only other option that comes to mind is to make the improvements and try to achieve favorable rental rates to push the story that 2 BR homes rent for a premium because its unique.

Now if you have name regocnition and want to be a front man that is a different story. . . .  

IE rent to a tenant for >12 mo,  dating before marriage, no late payments then with a down paymetn (long story here)  I'll sell on either a contract for deed (typically mobile homes on land) or a note and mortgage (regular nicer houses). 

Any horror stories or good wins in this niche?

It happens, which is why I'm posting this story so others can learn from my experience.  

Can you provide testimonials or success stories from past mentees?

Similar story - they’ve never missed a payment.I invested in their Alt coin operation that turns 24% annually.I still can’t help but think it’s a Ponzi scheme.  

Hi BP community,I'm going through a landlord's worst nightmare now, long story short, I have a fully furnished rental property in Florida, previously an AirBnB converted to long term rental. 

There is and always will be 2 sides to a story no matter what.

Quote from @Jake Thorpe: Quote from @Andrew Syrios: Making over a $140,000 isn't much of a horror story even if it's a "scary house."