Renting it out now could help cover the mortgage, and you’d benefit from any appreciation over the next two years.

Homes.com is the only 1 I am not seeing.

I say this because we used a different realtor to purchase our STR and it was a disaster all around - both our agent and the seller's agent didn't know what they were doing, had no worthwhile advice to offer, messed up paperwork so that it had to be done again, just a sloppy experience all around.

Or should I just not worry about that and go with whichever has the lower payment knowing my goals are to lower carrying costs and I'm going to pay off the principal when I sell.

The seller, who had inherited the home, wanted to sell and move in with her elderly father.

This property is in the Extended Use Period though mid-2026.  

can't view the link you posted.

What are some of the best techniques to shut down those who protest against landlords who want to charge high rates in a neighborhood facing gentrification?

If you're okay with not having any of those, then hey, they're an amazing free option that your tenants will like.Landlord Software:  Software and platforms designed specifically for landlords and typically have more than just rent collection.-  Pro's:  Additional functionalities, such as tracking maintenance, automated bookkeeping, screening reports, etc. 

Often there is a process to withhold rent and deposit it with the court until the issue is resolved.