Also giving it a facelift garnered the attention of prospects.

How do they vet prospective tenants?

If the right property is not actively listed, on average I'd say it takes a maximum of 60-180 days from intro for the ideal prospect to present itself. 

Here in OR we're focused on STR's and Multifamily which usually has tight inventory so it can take some time for the right property to come to market..also some of the active listings might still be available later this year and become prospects at more negotiable terms. 

Sometimes market conditions can limit buyer negotiability, but overall I try to emphasize focus on repair items that would be of concern to any prospective buyer/investor. 

I'm looking to connect with a financial advisor who might be willing to answer some questions about my prospects with a one-year credit history, the tax implications I should be aware of, and so on.

LIMIT YOUR PROSPECTS AND GO DEEP.

Depending on the circumstances, sue the new owner and his (paid) counselor for interference with prospective economic advantage.

It may make a difference if the rent for the $300k property is so high there will be few tenant prospects available and it may sit vacant.

But BP doesn't deter that, a lot of the ads push this stuff.