One long-shot option is to offer a lease at something like $1,300. 

This has been a LONG time coming. 

@Dave Allenhello. this is going to sound reductive but if you want something immediately cash positive... i'd go with a savings account.rentals are long-term cash positive. 

At the same time, my market appreciates well so I gain significant value by holding on for the long-term.

They also have a home vacancy tax in a lot of areas which applies to short term rentals. 

Prepayment penalties- usually 1-5 year terms.

From what I’ve heard in a piece by Forbes, focusing on unique features can lead to higher long-term rental satisfaction... especially if your tenants want a few animals or more outdoor space.

If you can stomach the negative and any repairs for the next 5 years then long term wise it'd be worth it.

I’m currently in the process of searching for my first property, which I hope to house hack and eventually convert into a long-term rental. 

My plan would be use the 401k kind of like a hard money loan where I'd acquire the property, rehab it, then refinance long term, pay off the 401k loan and get it rented.