Also, many tenants are younger and have limited credit history.

Note that water penetration is not limited to flooding from rising water levels on the ground in a weather event.

So far I got only individuals with a rent limit of 1200-1600is it  common to let  2 - 3 individuals who don't know each other rent the house?

Liquidating the property is by far your best bet. 

Closing Costs – Remember to factor in refi fees and how long you plan to hold the property to determine if refinancing will save you money overall.Since you mentioned owning the property for only a year, your equity might still be limited, impacting your options or leading to higher costs.

@Shawn Tuma & @Chris KayVery difficult in today's market to cashflow putting 0% down:(5-10 years ago it was possible, but prices have increased faster than rents.Your best bet is to find a property that needs work, but will still pass a VA appraisal/inspection. 

Ayer, Billerica, Hudson, Maynard - those are going to be your best bet for cash flow in Middlesex County.

I'm willing to bet you may have to pay some of their demand to ensure this doesn't happen.3.

Given your residency limits, the high prices in NYC and surrounding areas are a challenge, but there are still options in neighborhoods further out within your allowed range, like parts of Queens, Brooklyn, and the Bronx.

However, with limited cash available, you’d need to ensure the return justifies the upfront expense.