The primary motivators in retaining it and dipping our toes into the rental space are: 2.50% APR and sufficient margin to cover maintenance/capex/vacancy based on "recommended percentages of gross rent."

Also I would look for listings hitting the 30 day or 60-day mark for motivated sellers. 

It makes the entire message quoted and it can't be split up.You can copy/paste the text.

From what I've been able to lurk around and find out, apparently the owner has moved to Ecuador and very motivated. 

I am also curious to know what the motivation is but, Yes.

I'm not really sure why you are responding to my comment with this wall of text that at first glance appears to refute my position that GP's are to blame, but does not actually provide any argument.

I totally get wanting your time back with the family—it's a huge motivator for many of us.

lots of owners of distressed properties get multiple texts, emails and postcards a week. 

Or feel free to text me at my number below!

When you have no equity and you HAVE to sell for whatever reason, you become a motivated seller.