I am looking for recommendations for best financing options.The owner is considering financing it, but until they agree, I am planning as if they will not do so.The local credit union I use, who is very investor friendly, is unable to lend on properties larger than 4 units right now. 

I am currently a junior business marketing major with a concentration in professional sales at Samford University.

Here is my Cliff Notes on this elaborate example:If you have unused losses from the past, they might significantly soften the tax blow from a profitable sale.I don't see how this is called "strategic play" or "premium lemonade."

It's definitely tricky because you want to be considerate and you are also running a business.

Quote from @John Lasher: I've heard from so many investors that they have put a pause on their flipping business.

They have a great bearing on your profitability, but they don't affect the rent.

If you feel the need to explain why you hit the "reject" button, you could add to any of those: We are closing this leasing process by rejecting all remaining applications in the queue. 

Try talking to local banks who want to do business with you.

The house has been on the market for many months..."

When I did my first house hack in Columbus I showed very low income on taxes.