Perhaps theres an issue with us getting financing, or something to that effect, then she's interested. 

I have seen it done but its not an easy thing and its also not likely you are in the correct zoning and that your structure will pass all the code laws in effect.  

Since the eviction moratorium went into effect, we could only shrug and say, "Sorry, nothing we can do yet."

I utilized a listing agent to see how effective they are.

Use VA loan and do this process even more effectively!

If they don't sound like a good fit I'll tell them I have some candidates with better income, ECT that have a pending app or something to that effect.

As far as comps go, it would effectively be the same as analyzing all the properties in the town plus the scale effect of controlling all those pieces (i.e. how would that benefit or hurt the owner to own everything in a small market?)

Most get corroded & fail giving you the infamous air locks that cause havoc to effective heating, then you have the occasionally failing $118 solenoids & that expansion tank replacement every 3-4 years.

Real estate sales and property management are so different, it takes a special leader to be able to effectively manage both.

It seems like the common theme for investing OOS successfully is creating effective teams and systems in the market you'll be investing, and having solid, reliable property management who you communicate with regularly.