In the case of a vacant property not previously registered for rent control, yes, you can initiate the rent at your desired level.

There are desirable areas in both counties.  

I took a completely different path from any of the options you mentioned and know a lot of others who took various routes, but they all had the same burning desire and took action on it. 

I feel like MC property values are a sure to go up as it's a desirable place to live.

So in practice... although maybe perhaps the actual monetary value doesn't increase ... the desire to buy that house compared to the competing houses in that market will increase for your buyers!

They are also brand new so they are desireable and hopefully don't need much maintenance. 

The area is a bit tricky regarding the particular areas that are typically safer and more desirable than others, but there is much success to be found within this neighborhood. 

Otherwise I like turn key commercial buyers looking usually from 2 million and up in price.I find stabilized quality properties around 1 to 1.5 million almost impossible to find due to land costs and rent rates in strong suburban locations that they desire.

You have the income benefit, as well the desirability for future home buyers.   

The background of the deal is that the buyer desires a low down payment and prefers seller financing.