@Matt Kab if it’s only your unit experiencing the problem, examine if you’re doing something that attracts them.

I hope to get some advice from more experienced members on  finding rental properties for house hacking.

I just git done talking to an agent and she asked me to send my offer via email for her to relay to the seller.

Send me a pm and we can discuss further, I also have a reliable property manager  and real estate agent.

Could you share your insurance agent's contact info?

I am a Real Estate Agent and Investment Property Coach with Red 1 Realty here in Columbus.  

While returns on recent investments for most real estate investors have been stellar, we have experienced times of financial difficulty not too long ago.

I suspect an experienced local investor would not be scared off by this house because they could physically see and understand how to address the issues in a common sense affordable way.

Reverse exchanges may be possible for experienced well capitalized investors but for most, I would say it’s not really a practical option.Mike’s suggestions of being prepared and proactive is a good one.I encourage 1031 investors to start looking ASAP - get to know the market - identify potential buys - and start making offers - before one has sold their existing property.The issue becomes will a seller especially in a strong market accept your offer “contingent upon the sale of your property”?

For experienced wholesalers I'd love to hear about your worst deal and what mistakes you learned from it.