I realized that trying a different realtor might be the best next step - which brought me here.

He utilizes the floating payment method so he isn't using any of his own money.

What's the basic steps if the house isn't habitable?  

@Miciah Furbay - Great first step.

Or, if I  sell $500 of a $600/mo payment, I'll create a Ammortization schedule for the borrower and their payment comes from the Servicer.I prefer to use the Partial method and also Collateralize the loan. 

After seeing a video somewhere, I made the tool in the photos, using wood, some screws and stick-on rubber safety tread from Harbor Freight: https://www.harborfreight.com/self-adhesive-rubber-safety-step-tread-98856.html.

Featured Agent seems to be a step in the wrong direction.Maybe some other agents like the program, I would like to heard from you.I've been a pro member since 2017 and an enjoying the podcast content since the @Joshua Dorkin and  @brandon Turner days. 

However, this method often fails because it doesn't account for operating costs.

I know I need to find a way to start taking action but don’t quite know what that is right now, I’d love to get some feedback/thoughts on what those next steps should look like. 

(Some of us have more than one...)So here you are.Your first step should be to get the facts and then reassess your options.You'll need realistic and accurate estimates of your ARV, your remaining repair expense, market rent, and total projected holding costs.If you run your numbers and you can still make this work as a rental, then great!