Wondering if we keep the properties, will it result in more of a loss in the long run with constant outgoings for repairs and empty properties.

What type of income do you think that'll produce?

With the SFRs you have very little in the way of tax avoidance, the same cash flow derived from a large multifamily would produce virtually no taxable income through cost segregation and other means.

This number is symbolic but if understood may produce opportunity?

If your numbers look good and you can put in an offer and contingency for inspection and appraisal so you can walk away if repairs are too much or if the equity does not produce.

I do however want to channel my efforts in result driven task.

If guests disregard the check out time, especially after asking and being told "no," I will charge 1 night's stay against their damage deposit IF their tardiness actually resulted in a disruption to my cleaners' schedule such that I need to compensate them extra, or I have to delay check in for the next guest; otherwise I'll just ding them on the review for how well they follow the house rules.

Meantime, renting it out for less than the "1% Rule" could result in negative cash flow...

If your successful selling investors your terms, and their happy with the result, then everyone wins.  

End result: Vagrants, dilapidated houses, Meth labs, and more people struggling with housing.