-Focusing on markets with solid job growth and population trends.Columbus has been great for me, but there are plenty of solid markets depending on your goals (cash flow vs appreciation, short vs long-term, etc.).

If the tenant's concern is that their credit score would take a short-term hit from the credit report, then I think it is a legit concern (if their credit is slightly less than what it would be when they're trying to apply for new rentals, for example).

they appreciate, they provide other benefits like passive losses for tax purposes, and in the short term, they don't throw off that elusive passive income.

If any short term financing, risk adjust upwards another 2% points on the interest rate.3.  

Meaning you use the life-left of all the components that will need replacing in due time and factor that into your offer.Components expiring within a short period of time needs to be accounted for as deferred maintenance.

If you want low, safe returns that are truly passive, invest in the stock market.  

You did it passively, so don't expect substantial short-term returns. 

We had hoped to rent our house for short-term or mid-term stays.

Additionally, the beach is still within reach...just a short 1 hour flight or 6 hour drive.  

Originally, the entire price of the academy would be refunded if you invested with RTR, but from what I can tell that has now dropped from 100% to only 90% refund (not sure why they dropped it so shortly after launching).