If you don't like the price you're renting at, do a short term lease and try again when it's done! 

Definitely shop around - the variation in cost premiums is wide. 

So there's a pretty good chance (again no guarantees) that in 5 or so years some builder will approach me to sell for a premium, so they can build a 10 story apartment building or a hotel.

Hi all, I'm having trouble pin pointing an offer for an SFR short sale.

Long story short...

I’m assuming you are interested in house hacking only short term to do a live in flip?

 The OP statement is fairly well worded as a short distillation. 

It's been a few years since I've lived in Lou myself, but can't imagine the numbers making sense on a short-term rental in that part of town. 

There are mixed reviews on whether this is a positive or a negative, but if the other factors have been met, this is another great sign you've found a company dedicated to providing a quality product and resident to manage.Also, even though some of the prices look like there is a premium in price point, you have to find the value in the services being provided: Extensive research in the submarkets in their city, leasing services, value add to the property, and property management. 

What if I could give you your equity, what you would leave the closing table with anyway, in exchange for your leaving your loan in place for a short period of time?