Recommend you first figure out the property Class you want to invest in, THEN figure out the corresponding location to invest in.Property Class will typically dictate the Class of tenant you get, which greatly IMPACTS rental income stability and property maintenance/damage by tenants.If you apply Class A assumptions to a Class B or C purchase, your expectations won’t be met and it may be a financial disaster.If you buy/renovate a property in Class D area to Class A standards, what quality of tenant will you get?

Hey John,I work with several different property managers, which I refer to for my clients (I'm an investor friendly agent over here).

Since you already have an offer, it’s not really about whether the property will sit for six months, it’s about whether keeping it makes financial sense.

The property ended up being his book keeper's home that she had rented out and was needing to sell.

ACT and the various localized distressed property laws.

You always need eyes on your properties, someone acting as a caretaker. 

Many states have discounted property taxes and lower yearly increases for owner occupied properties.

You need to transition the tenant out of your property.

You put QR code placards through your property for guests to see and browse.  

What specific websites will they advertise your vacant property on?