If you want to quantify the intrinsic costs, ask your preferred non-bank lender to quote a buydown to 6.5%.

When I started my preference was to work with realtors.

I prefer asking about the downpayment.  

@Sunghee Shin we actually prefer S8 tenants, if they cooperate with our screening requirements. 

Our preference is to take ownership now, so that we have an element of control.

Marcus,If you want more exposure you can list it on the MLS, and you will have to pay a fee to the agent that brings you the tenant then you will have to do a credit check and background check yourself for each applicant however for my clients I prefer to list it on Zillow rentals only, because I can manage the applications directly from there and the prospective tenant only pays $35 application fee once and can apply for different properties with the same application fee.

Ultimately it's a matter of preference and deal dependent, and inspections are not necessary if you're confident in the price you are getting

While I have sufficient liquid cash on hand, I prefer to maintain liquidity as I'm actively seeking my next deal.

A stretch to say you are presenting a useful alternative.What truly triggered my response was the notion that it was proper for nursing home/assisted living affiliates to have a preferred network of investors, much less that they would use billing and time pressure to steer their prospective patients there.

In high season, I can rent each almost as much as a 4 bedroom house does but off season I do much better as people coming down would prefer a small condo on the beach.