Do you think it would be better for her to hang on to it until spring and try to sell again for the higher price?

Rates will generally be higher than conventional loans—typically in the 7-9% range—depending on your profile and market conditions.

What would you say are the biggest factors when leasing a higher price home?

Down Payment - 30% to 35%ROI – 3.5% to 4.0%COC - 5.0% to 5.5%ROE – 22% to 29% (ADU the garages)The higher ROI & COC are from Section 8.The ROI and COC are not motivating but the potential ROE with the upsize in ADU was the reason for me to jump in.

Agents who effectively outline their value prop will get more agreements signed and for a higher commission.

I was going to run an STR in the home and he would enjoy a higher rent than from a regular LTR rental AND he would have the property managed too.All was going beautifully.

At the time of my purchase I was swayed by my realtor and his affiliated PM business despite  numerous higher ups at my employer trying convince me otherwise.

There are some solid advantages here: new construction typically means lower maintenance costs upfront, modern amenities that attract quality tenants, and potentially higher rental income.

These top performing homes have an annual occupancy running a bit higher at 62% and ADR is higher for those, about 10 homes, at $580. 

In contrast, hard money lending usually comes from specialized lending firms or investors and focuses on the property's value rather than the borrower's creditworthiness, often featuring higher interest rates and shorter loan terms.