Method Homes are our preferred outfit, based out of Seattle, they have experience with builds in Tahoe. 

I'd prefer I get the repairs done myself, but sometimes that's not always possible.

The downfall here for us is the distance from home it would be and the lack of physically seeing the rental easily without inconvenience, which we would prefer. 

Is 6 months in reserves a rule or more of a preferred guideline?

I prefer to contact other investors or look at comparable properties for rent on Facebook Marketplace or similar sites.

Not everyone NEEDS an agent, but most prefer to work with one.

This scenario seems to give the buyer what they want, and unless the land contract forbids subleasing, it works well with the existing land contract in place.If and when you exercise the option, the buyer (who will actually be the owner at that time) still prefers an installment sale for tax purposes, that can be done.

I'd much prefer to have such a group set up on BP.  

I like to tip our cleaners for doing a great job and lay out clear expectations and make sure I'm also communicating how they prefer.

I included utilities in the new renewal agreement while keeping the rent the same.One of the units has responded, stating that they would prefer to continue having utilities included otherwise, they may consider moving out.