The garage and the fact that a long term tenant was in place paying market rent.

They have been managing fine, although not too busy, I guess because of the market.

I took my thrashing as you know in 2020  I do know some of my clients that sell turnkey have been keeping the houses and doing BRRRR instead of selling them to investors that part of the market has slowed signficantly for many in that industry.

A property is available off market that seems to be a great deal.

You need income to qualify for loans, you can learn how to manage rentals well (something most landlords never do), you will figure out which communities/properties make the best investments, can earn an above-average paycheck, and may even find some investment properties before they hit the market.

Or find a deal first then market it to buyers, then offer on the house and create an agreement with the seller & buyer?

Tremont is an excellent area with really high market rents and super high demand.  5000+ sq ft. is huge too, congratulations!

If you can get in before a property hits the market, you can often negotiate a great win-win deal for everyone. 

I have been digging into off market deals and it has been promising.

In a highly competitive tourist market like New Orleans, I update my photos weekly.