Absolute convinced real estate is the long term answer to financial security.

 The purchase agreement should have stipulated that rents would be prorated based on the day of closing and that the security deposits would be transferred to you, along with keys, copies of any written lease agreements, tenant payment records, the original tenant application, etc.

But does that mean I have to line up a job in that new location i find before I can secure my loan?

Take the clean up and damages from the security deposit.

One mistake I made due to having enough money to spare when first starting: My chosen marketing method for getting motivated seller leads was direct mail, and I spent a small fortune on that without really tracking and evaluating the marketing ROI, tweaking accordingly, and trying a different version.

The sum of cash I have Is not for the down payment but for the security of the next 6 months after the purchase. 

Hey Joseph,Congratulations for thinking of starting at your young age.To get a loan, find someone in your network who believe in you: Family, friends, etc. who is willing to act as a guarantor on the loan, if you cannot secure it yourself.You would have to come up with some capital to put down as a down payment.

One of my companies was able to secure a cash LOC without a PG a few weeks ago.

I agree with Sam Shueh , and his method of having someone else list the property.

You could also focus on the great financial advantages of renting/down-sizing (travel more, no more yard to care for/repairs, buy an RV, visit family more)Host a senior-focused event at your facility (maybe show an uncut version of Woodstock haha) or live music, a Social Security expert speaker or Doctor to address health issues, a fund-raiser, art show, etc. and hand out flyers with a special "one month free" coupon attached Have exercise classes for seniorsWeekly bingo nightsPromote your events for free on community calendars, newspapers, seniors sections of papersPrint door hangers and get some kids to hang the door hangers at trailer parks, older communitiesEncourage your current tenants to invite friendsRent a 15-passenger bus ($50) and offer free transportation to key eventsSponsor events at senior centers in the areaCo-Sponsor service club (Rotary, Kiwanis, etc who have many senior members) eventsPut up banners and balloons when you have eventsI hope at least a few of those ideas might spark some interest.