If the property is vacant, you will attract a larger pool of buyers as not everyone looking for a house wants to use it as a rental. 

@Fumi Maher both can work well but you'll find one may be more attractive to you personally.I've done all duplex househacks and incorporated MTR and STR when it made sense.

My though process in undercutting the bank by 1 % was to possibly attract qualified buyers.

Owner expects it any day now, and says things will go quickly, framing done in the next 2-3 weeks, and expects it to be completely done by March 2023.Delta's pricing is very attractive.

If your business is worth significantly more than what you owe on it, you may be able to borrow against that equity to fund your first deal—rather than walking away from a potentially appreciating asset.Some investors take this route, keeping ownership of their business while using its value to qualify for financing or attract a capital partner.

And the city is making a big push to attract startups focused on "mobility" not just auto.

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For instance, sourcing cash flow deals is essentially nonexistent in affluent metro ATL markets with high employment, exceptional school systems, and attractive nearby amenities.

If the property is vacant, you will attract a larger pool of buyers as not everyone looking for a house wants to use it as a rental.

I don't know which nearby state you're considering (PA is probably the most attractive) but local municipalities will sometimes enforce extra red tape and/or protections for tenants beyond the state-norm.