There is going to be a substantial amount of time and money to simply maintain the grounds while you are looking for a buyer.

Do you guys have any tips for maintaining my privacy or any systems you have found that work?  

As a case study, check out this 4 plex located one mile from USC.https://www.redfin.com/CA/Los-Angeles/3923-Brighto...If you already had the experience owning and managing a multi, it would begin to maybe make sense as this building is fully occupied meaning at the very least, you have a chunk of your mortgage covered.

If that 2200 is worth it to you and you plan on maintaining the level of service you expect that your PM is giving your tenants and you, than go for it..

I would feel that as an agent, its your obligation to get a client you list for the best possible price while maintaining a standard commission.

Study Zillow and Trulia in those areas and buy a place with a 3.5 FHA loan and your $30,000 either in Staten Island or Queens.  

That is why it is very important to maintain your contact information with the tax assessors office. 

____________________________________Let’s keep it simple in NC,buy on a wrap or sub 2 and own it, then do a lease and ROFR, get the renter qualified for a mortgageHave your lawyer study the statute @Chris Martin quotesSee if entering into a lease option then assigning i if possible.If you are licensed and have full disclosure to buyers and sellers, that’s what this business is all about.One of my colleagues , a real estate lawyer, created a lease and contract for option to purchase, you pay the lease then get the option when the lease has completed.There can be a lease and delayed sale and purchase with a down payment of say 3 percent could be financed over 24 months, this buyer is a financed sale and needs a RMLO to underwrite the buyer.Your seller financing team should be your real estate contract lawyer and your RMLO.

But I'm a quick study.  

Thus far it hasn't been an issue however they requested to maintain the same payment arrangement as the previous landlord which is via paypal.