Hey Eric, I'm an agent, an investor in the area and specialize in small multi family properties. 

Brought by an agent who I have done several cross deals with....NETWORKING!!!

The reg cited in your original post says (c)Payments to which subsection (a) applies(1)In generalExcept as provided in subsection (d), this section shall apply to any payment on account of the sale or exchange of property which constitutes part or all of the sales price and which is due more than 6 months after the date of such sale or exchange under a contract.Q1: Since we are not financing for more than 6 months, does the imputed interest component not apply?

Not just market agnostic, but service provider agnostic.

Instead of selling your place outright and getting hit with a massive tax bill all at once, you play the bank and provide a loan to the buyer.

I'm trying to keep costs low while providing value and so I'm doing some shopping around.  

Find an agent in the area or even PM company to help take care of securing a solid tenant.

Hi Jacob.I will give you a couple of major thoughts being a professional property manager for 25 years.1)  Select a company that does annual property management only (as opposed to a real estate company that does sales and property management).2)  Make sure your agent/ property manager does it full time (as opposed to looking after your property after they have taken care of all their sales first)3)  The management company should be a active member of NARPM or IREM. 

One key partner we work with that might work for you hasn't provided us with inventory for 3 weeks now. 

Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?