Consider brokerages that cater to training newbies and providing leads, as opposed to small boutique brokerages that may give you a better commission split. 

Yes, this is effectively a passive investment as I'll have no real responsibilities catering to the property whether it be tenants or paperwork.

They cater to dreamers and 20% of the people do 80% of the deals.My best advice if you are looking at buy and hold is to align yourself with the right realtor and lender. 

The tenant has also left cat food outside when it specifically states in the rules not to.  

Some people don’t want food from strangers 

Price may not be issue, in which case,  reductions may only marginally improve your marketability.I will end with just some food for thought.

There'll be free food at this one!

I also gave tenants $100 off rent for troubles and thawed food from freezer.

Food for thought so you dont feel rushed. 

The physical property just has to appropriately cater to a tenant for a week or so, and repeat business/word of mouth marketing is all about how well kept your property is and how responsive you are to those who inquire about it.