Tenants typically stay that long because (a) the rents are way below market and they can't give up a good deal, or (b) they are bad tenants who enjoy the freedom of living under a weak landlord.

What are the steps to closing a deal with hard money?

As opposed to fixer SFRs, you can figure out who a lot of potential buyers are, and assign the contract during escrow. 

Just keep in mind that STR and MTR-focused systems are often very different, so finding one that does both well can be tricky.

Investors are always seeking reliable PM assistance.

These are the best recommendations.  

I own and manage mostly class B and B+ single family homes and condos, but I have heard that evictions have ticked up in class C, that’s one of the problems with chasing cash flow is getting into class C and dealing with a tenants that are not as well qualified and higher risk of default to begin with.

However, you cannot use IRA funds directly in the transaction you are describing. 

What are you expecting to rent it for?

Are you comfortable enough to risk it for the biscuit?