Not to mention higher property tax+insurance.2. if we chase highest appreciation good quality SF OOS, the initial cost is similar to starting condo price in good appreciation location in CA and Hawaii.When home price is higher than average US home price (400k-ish), The "allure" of investment OOS has significantly diminish.$250/sq ft is rich.

Are you looking to cash out on the initial purchase price or the new appraised value? 

Sad part is listing agents are advertising "FHA Assumable Loan" on MLS and they dont understand the process/timing.

Is there a Realtor "law" that requires a listing agent to submit any offer to the seller?

Having multiple qualified applicants is a good problem to have, but I hate telling people that I would love to rent to that I rented a listing to another applicant.

If you had a property that was treated as a rental and it was placed into service, you should list it on the tax return.Rental properties within the first couple years, as you stabilize the property, normally generate a tax loss on the return.Whether you can utilize the loss on your return, as it may be considered passive, is another discussion.

Im looking to create 8X8 (8 post cards in 8 week) marketing campaign where the company compiles the list of owners, design the postcard and send them out to the address.

9 times of 10 just listing it with a real estate agent is the best way to go. 

I plan on fixing the punch list items once the tenant vacates, so that the home will pass the Section 8 inspection.

The Epic Pro Academy talks about the followingContract AssignmentsWholesalingFix and FlipBuy and HoldLease OptionsOwner FinancingSubject-toPresenting multiple offers to sellers called a 3 option letter of intentLead Generation (in my opinion a little old school but works)Advertising (My personal stance is don't create a huge buyers list but build close relationships with 3-5 and go shopping for them (buyer first).)AutomationIf even one person was able to have success following the course then it works.