The local market seems too hot to make the ROI that we're looking for but I'm definitely willing to entertain a local buy and hold offer.

Con a mentally incompetent elderly person and you face other statutory wrath.)Disclaimer: I am not an attorney in any state, and this post is for entertainment and not to be construed as legal advice.

We will entertain anything above $1,000Mike

They can decide if they want a bed on the main floor even if you or I wouldn't entertain that.  

If an applicant fills out a rental application and wants to tell you a sob story about why they are moving, chances are they will not qualify.If they drive up to the open house and park in the neighbors driveway, because your driveway is full, chances are they will not qualify.If they want to know why you charge so much rent, chances are they won't qualify.One tip I've used that is sort of funny, is that I entertain the children at the signing table. 

....hopefully it's entertaining enough ;)My Wife and ILadies first! 

We have it listed to include lawn and pool service but we keep getting low offers where the potential tenant would like to take care of the lawn and pool for cheaper rent.Is this common and something we should entertain?

Banks typically look at the appraised value or sales price whichever is less in determining their loan to valueYou might find a local bank that is lending their own money not doing loan to fnma or fha guidelines that will entertain other options.

Maybe I should make room for others too, just seems it's been moving awfully slowly.Need more activity to entertain me.....thanks!

I will still entertain the possibility to invest locally if i do seller financing or raise enough private money.