Supposedly, a father with 2 kids moved in -- instead, a rotating circle of criminals resided there.

I have no idea what makes you think it's an "executive" level residence but the price and market rejection clearly states it is NOT. - You not there is a GIANT supply glut of listed properties to this one, and then speak that your priced lowest, as if that's any kind of anything special.

I am in NY state now, in my small cottage that is my primary residence, and I rent for summer season.

But your not going to have LA Brokers trolling residents of Columbus Ohio to buy 700 to 1 mil dollar SFRs for rental purposes.. when in fact many CA residents do buy those and rent them.

Here we are 8 years later and the only home I own is my primary residence.

My primary residence is currently being remodeled- new kitchen and bathrooms.

"January 5, Met with prospective residents, 2 hours"  I'm sure you can google examples.

Investment Info:Single-family residence fix and flip investment in Aurora.

With a primary residence you will likely get the best rate too.I will add that 5% conventional doesn't work as well as 3.5% FHA.

Dark stain can mitigate a lot of that, but it's really a judgement call on your part.