If you really want the property and don't mind a small gamble put down an amount of earnest money that you will not be upset to lose and that if you were in the seller's shoes would make you feel OK about taking the property off the market for 60 days and make it non-refundable to be conveyed to Seller upon offer acceptance. 

It does background checks, creates the lease agreement that can be digitally signed, it accept rent payments.  

I’ve always accepted that’s just the way it is, and as a seller have even done the same thing!

I dont think the n acceptable answer would be 6 months after you sold it. 

I can accept 10% but I don't deal with anyone that charges 20% anymore.Property management companies have slim margins and there is time involved for overseeing repairs.  

I also realize I've been incredibly spoiled in the past to have gotten interest rates as low as I have.Obviously I signed up for this mortgage at this interest rate, so I have to accept it for what it is at least for now, but I'm trying to look at all options and make the best financial decision. 

I placed an offer, which was accepted that day. 

So, I proposed this deal to the Church, which they accepted and we closed on April 2.  

Arguing never works.Get a good attorney that specializes in landlord/tenant law and accept that it will at times cost money to have them deal with things.

Quote from @Kadia Lawrence: I won't accept new renters with section 8 because HUD delays are ridiculous and result in additional loss of income.