Based on the information that you shared, if you haven’t already done so, I recommend connecting with a local expert.

He claims to be Christian Based, but only rips poor customers like myself.

You also don't need to do a traditional long term strategy, is there a draw the  area that playing host to a traveling nurse or other professional/student would be interested? 

in the desert units are often on the roofs.. you can only hope the criminal stumbles and falls off the roof and breaks their butt and decides thats not a good play for them..

Tom, Based on what you've provided, if the property was held over one year, you'd be subject to the long term capital gains rates and any depreciation that you took on the property in the past would have to be "recaptured" (Added to your income) at the short term tax rates (but it will not exceed 25%). 

Quote from @Rafael Ramos: I’m Rafael, a business owner based in Florida, and I’m looking for some advice to craft the best real estate investment strategy.

* Do you provide move in and move out reports * How many pictures do you take of the property prior to tenant moves in and after the tenant moves out* Do you get weekly reports when the property is vacant what prospective tenants are saying about your home* Do you provide monthly newsletters to your tenants* Do you hold investor education classes to help me become a better investor* Do you have single point portfolio based management services?

Based on the info you provided, it seems like a no brainer to make it a rental.

Based on what you've told us, your rate should be at prime (7.5%), unless you are over 80% LTV, then it would be prime +1.Jeff

Even if rents are trending up, if your tenant base can't make ends meet, the asset won't perform.