Update: I received an e-mail today from Delta updating me on the status - the Lot has been scrapped and several other activities have been completed, so it looks like the project is continuing.

I always check active rentals to see what the competition is currently looking like for if a rental were to go live that month too.

I’m not looking to be an active/public realtor, just need a place to hold my license.For context, I currently hold an active HI real estate license in good standing and have strong networks on both Molokai and Maui.

Some great info can be found on the PropertyInvesting.com.au forum and Somsersoft.comI use to be quite active on these forums before I moved to the US.

A lease will not guarantee that your tenant will pay rent.The more active and proactive you are, the better everything will go. 

Agree with others that you will probably need to lower the rent - suggest 5% every 2-4 weeks until activity picks up. 

It could be stressful if there is a plumbing or heating issue and you're several hours away. 

Instead of trying to actively manage investments in singles and doubles have you considered investing passively in syndications?

I'm using Minoan to furnish a luxury STR and it's been incredible, and I am actively trying to find a way to better leverage their service. 

Not sure about maple heights/cleveland, but just down the road here in Akron, the Akron housing authority maintains a list of properties and landlords who are actively interested in providing section 8 housing.