Congratulations on jumping into the STR market. 

It's not difficult to find tenants if the property is marketed correctly.

.- Short-Term Rentals in Non-Traditional Markets: Secondary markets like Florence, Alabama, are ideal for short-term rentals.

The seller would use this strategy when they don't have a lot of equity in the house.

Hi Everyone, my name is Carlos I’m from Toronto, Canada. I’ve invested in property in Vancouver and Toronto but have recently decided to take the plunge into the US. Hoping to connect with fellow Canadians that have i...

Cash offers are often particularly appealing to sellers because they eliminate the uncertainties that come with financing, such as loan approval or appraisal issues.

You have to set them up, market, book and clean. 

Quote from @Brandon Croucier: That’s a killer loan if they are actually offering that.Seems extremely below market value as even primary mortgages are higher than this right now.I would beware of a bait & switch on this. 

From a tax standpoint, there are additional disclosures to make when selling a business asset for less than fair market value to a related third party. 

Contact potential sellers who are not actively seeking to sell their real estate holdings.