So much can be done online, and while you DO need to be reachable by your guests, you do NOT have to be reachable within 90 seconds, so don't feel hostage to some unreasonable standard of communication. 

you have to write more offers and/or lower your standards

In my area, not only is there zoning regulations, but building regulations where 3 families are built to different building standards, such as cement walls for boiler rooms, sprinklers, fire escapes to name a few.

C class renovations are of less quality than a B  ( The  cheap Lowes Commodes vs a decent American Standard for example) and in many Indy areas the C class homes we always a C class area and the original home was built cheaply.

Example: November 2023 sold for 500kListed under foreclosure for 260k now.Photos don't show any updates or signs of any rehab being started.My first guess it these were bought as rehabs without inspection and people found severe structural issues that they cant afford to remedy, which is common with the amount of water around us on Long Island.What other assumptions or conclusions would you draw from seeing listing like this one?

Second, I pay for all utilities (Electric, Gas, Water, Yard Maintenance, Internet, etc.) and have it included in the rent price.

I think generally the square footage minimum for most lenders is around 600 square feet - but typically if everything else is pretty standard could probably be an exception somewhere

I have had homes that were in good condition have roof damage from a hurricane and the owners walked away, water and mold pretty much destroyed the house.

If its bare dirt , it just needs to be raked flat , anybody can lay sod , that isnt the issue , its the 3 weeks after its been laid making sure its watered enough .  

@Laura Casner Do you know how far it is to the water table?