For example, Columbus or Huntsville, AL has come up a bunch of times but I’d have to transfer.4.

Are you looking in the Phila metro area?

I see this making it hard to scale.question: how come your rate is so poor?  

I am finishing up my rehab of my first rental property.

As far as benefit to the seller goes, @Matthew Paul I think you are probably right on the money and regardless of whether they would have preferred to stay in this house rather than move, it is likely providing them some excellent cash flow; and I'd be hard-pressed to come up with a deal that serves both parties better than the current situation. 

You might have other options to explore to drum up liquidity (HELOC, Margin Loan, Policy Loan, etc) that can supplement your HYSA in the DP.

If you sell directly to a homeowner, the issue can come back on you and bite you in the a...  

Have them start touring you around to inspect the work about !

Navigating the eviction process in Florida can be challenging for landlords.

Quote from @Scott Mac: Can the staff force you to do that or hold you up in some way?