Very simple.

Lender Flexibility: Every lender has different rules, so it's important to communicate your intended use of the property upfront.

The line of credit would give full access to your equity instantly and you would only pay simple interest on the amount borrowed at any given time.

These guys can be larger and clunky when it comes to appraisal turn times as well as overall communication.  

Simple, connect with those that provide rentals to OOS investors.

You can usually also benefit more by simply using the seller or builder credit to do a simple "Rate buydown".The first rate on the buydown is a "teaser" rate that only last for a short time 1 year for example but a true rate buy down is for the entire term. 

The KEY AT THIS POINT IS ESTABLISHING COMMUNICATION with the tenant because a great option could be cash for keys as @Sean McKee mentioned, but you can't do that without having a conversation.During these challenging times I try to remind myself that the tenant is obviously going through some seriously challenging times and no matter what landlord problems are still "good problems" to have...

Quote from @Jamie Banks: After receiving the request on Furnished Finder I reached out to the guest via their preferred communication method.

As soon as she started to fall behind/be late more than once, I'd not renew her lease especially if tenants aren't communicating with you.If there is extensive mold, tell her to remove her items so you can treat the property. 

A simple DSCR (rent/PITIA) calculation can be an easy way to evaluate the property if you are doing that type of loan.