Here's the problem... 1) I can not offer on publicly listed properties without proof of funds2) I do not want to promise a homeowner of an off market property the world and not be able to follow through3) I have had challenges finding a partner willing to take a risk on me (someone with little experience, some knowledge, & a lot of drive) without a dealI feel like in order to attract an equity investor with my level of experience, I need a deal with so much margin they would be crazy to say no.

Since we have already lost about $9k in rent and with unknown timing, this seems to be a worthwhile alternative to stop our losses. 

I"m very attracted to the idea of STR in ether the Gatlinburg or Gulf coast areas.  

One alternative would be to set up an interest bearing bank account and simply put the accelerated payments into that instead of paying down the mortgage.

If conventional means would not be the way to go (I don't know if you have SSI or anything else + the rental income), but if that doesn't allow you to qualify, there are alternative loan programs that don't look at personal income at all. 

Is this type of home just not attractive to most buyers or something?

But when I run the sample numbers these properties are always coming back less attractive than the others (even when accounting for additional expenditures on the properties that will need some type of work sooner than later).

You will need alternative sources.

Which is our alternative.

I feel like a UPS tenant would attract other tenants quicker as well.#2) Tenant is a local business owner, who is opening a 2nd location of their business which has been successful since creation3 years ago.