Personally I like to build with cash to avoid the extra expenses, so I dont actually finance anything until its done and I have decided to hold it.

It may sound nice to pay a 6% management fee but the extra fees can add up to be more than the other company that charges 10% with no additional fees.

If your unit doesn't stand out in other ways considering adding amenities like a hot tub, backyard mini golf course, making your airbnb dog friendly, etc.

Then I consider letters of reference, cosigners, and added security deposit in order to meet approval. 

Tom, Based on what you've provided, if the property was held over one year, you'd be subject to the long term capital gains rates and any depreciation that you took on the property in the past would have to be "recaptured" (Added to your income) at the short term tax rates (but it will not exceed 25%). 

I'm so sorry this happened to you and great suggestion on adding a paragraph to the lease.  

PropStream has now added something similar to D4D on their app

Be extra careful with your policies and procedures in regards to Fair Housing protected classes! 

Average person can't visualize how to fix it, but you can (create an extra bedroom for example)3.

It may sound nice to pay a 6% management fee but the extra fees can add up to be more than the other company that charges 10% with no additional fees.