Even without those challenges you had, it was still probably hard to find a buyer because of the use mix.  

If they just represent first time single family home buyers and aren’t constantly finding off market properties and reviewing deals, you’ll find a better investment through someone else. https://www.kiavi.com/blog/out-of-state-real-estate-investinghttps://learn.roofstock.com/blog/out-of-state-real-estate-investing

If you’re paying off more than $1,500/mo I’d probably keep it barring any major upcoming capex. (3-5 years out so buyer wouldn’t automatically ask for it to be repaired at sale.)Good luck either way. 

Track everything, including conversations with sellers and buyers, in your CRM and on Excel.

The article is off because it is comparing two different types of buyers.  

Hi Lina, I'm based in San Antonio TX and send many Austin/Kyle area buyers to Blake Anthony Carter with the Cribs Realty Group.

To maximize its appeal, highlight rental performance, market it on investor-focused platforms, and consider selling before the academic year to attract buyers ready to capitalize on rental income.Good luck!

Well, when goes down that's bad for buyers.

The one guy I spoke with said they make money only when they sell to potential investors and they only sell new construction homes that are usually pre-leased to buyers (currently they are building in Texas state and Missouri State).

You can view homes with the help of a buyer's agent without any down payment required.