Scott, Giving extra time to a pool of agents that are proven makes a lot of sense and would explain why you feel more comfortable taking an offer on monday (3 days on market, 2-4 days extra to a particular pool of buyers).

(really old Jacuzzi in back yard and ugly front door with many coats of paint)Rental #2 is complete and tenants are moved in.So what are some of the Rehab lessons you've learned?

See if you can get a quote to acid wash that pool.

The buyer pool and their documentable ability to repay is the real challenge IMO.  

There is a correlation between the number of people who drown by falling into a swimming pool and the number of films Nic Cage appears in.That for some reason just cracks me up.  

The terms can be 1-2 Yrs, obviously the shorter the time you give, the smaller your tenant buyer pool is.

A primary motivator for this is to utilize an entity as a way to pool our money together while maximizing its growth through various investment vehicles prior to purchasing real estate.Your professional insight and experience are greatly welcomed!

If so, you have to learn to deal with the tenant pool for that area.  

It has 4 beds and 2 baths, 2 stories and a large backyard.

The better the rent = more applicants = you can choose from a better pool.