Strong property management and careful tenant placement also play a critical role in success here, so I recommend partnering with a turnkey company or an agent who specializes in these areas to make the process smoother.As for rental demand, homes that sit for extended periods are often the result of issues like pricing, condition, or tenant quality—not necessarily a reflection of the market as a whole.

So, unless your lease is long term you may wish to discuss and negotiate the issue.

There's a very good chance the issue(s) you face have already been discussed and answered.Ask questions in the appropriate forum.

Fundamentals change neighborhood to neighborhood (i.e. appreciation potential), inventory/absorption issues may exist, rogue city council members and/or registered community organizations can make neighborhoods less appealing with little oversight which impacts value and marketability.

So the setup isn't and issue. 

Only pre-foreclosures and people with other need money issues need cash fast, maybe like 10 percent of seller.

I am not house hacking however so I don't have that issue.  

There's a good chance the issue(s) you face has already been discussed and answered.Ask questions in the appropriate forum.

No matter how much planning and due diligence we do, there’s always an element of uncertainty, whether it’s hidden issues like wiring or unexpected price jumps.

One issue I've uncovered in this is that they also add a $75 "admin fee" in addition to the percentage based "supervisory fee."