Single family home rentals average $1.61 lease price per square foot nationally if you look at the conglomerates that own thousands of houses. apartments average more than that.

Initially I didn't have a personal connection to the area and didn't know much about the city.

Also, I believe they own this property out-right, no loans, etc.I'd like to structure a deal where they provide seller's financing with a 2-3 year off-load timeline that gives them a) some cash now via a down payment and b) some regular monthly income all while I work to bring rents to market value and we both benefit on the sale and refi.How would something like that work and what would it look like?

No one will want to do business with a person like that.Reach out anytime

Fund and Grow does ding your personal credit, and those inquiries will be asked about by the mortgage underwriter. 

You need to tell your alderman, and the alderman of every building you own, what a terrible idea this is—even outside the ordinance zone.Get informed!

Not your own rehab at your own property.

I think it's just for text, not to talk with a live person.

Quote from @Mark Marino: Greetings,I have done rent to owns for years without much marketing/advertising.

You don’t need to chase leads—you need to be the person people trust.Hope this helps , Let me know