From the information you offered, I researched The Land Method and can clearly see why Jonathan is the way to go.

These high taxes discourage property owners, especially those who have held their properties for many years.While efforts have been made to address this issue, it's time for a fresh, common-sense approach to housing affordability.Instead of penalizing property owners, we should incentivize them to sell by eliminating federal capital gains taxes and offering tax credits for sales to owner-occupants.

Let's of NYC investors look at other cities in NY, Rochester, Buffalo, etc... they can drive to them to see them, and they know the state well enough to feel comfortable.Most of the rust belt cities in NY offer cash flow as well. 

I assumed this would be the case because the rest of what California has to offer kind of sucks.

Looking forward to hearing what your market has to offer. 

They tested the appliances thoroughly and offered a one-year guarantee.

One property I eventually bought listed at 400K, but wasn't worth that much in it's current condition I offered 300K and it sat for 2 months before they sold it to me.

It’s true that many property management companies are now incorporating tenant benefit packages as part of their offerings.

If you really want to get rid of them, sweeten the pot by offering to return their deposit after you verify the unit is empty with no damages. 

Here are some indicators to help you assess a buyer's seriousness:Questions: Serious buyers will ask detailed questions about the property, such as maintenance costs, neighborhood amenities, and property taxesStrong Offer: If a buyer makes a strong offer quickly, it often indicates a high level of interest and intent to purchasePrivate Buyers: If approached by a private buyer, ensure they provide a Letter of Intent (LOI) and proof of funds.