Honestly if you are never planning on moving back to the house (or the area), you are not going to cash flow especially after you add in insurance, repairs and maintenance (assuming property taxes are part of your mortgage).You have a friend willing to buy it off market-double check fair market value and sell it to them.

I have a couple different offers here and wondering if I could get some advice.

This community offers resources, forums and connections with experienced STR investors to help you succeed.

Kyle, just saw an advertisement for an Arizona real estate investor that is offering what you are looking for, Chris Eymann.

I work with many fresh grads and even an offer letter can get you a conventional mortgage.

Liability wise you should consult a lawyer, but it may be as simple as a waiver and proper insurance coverage.

When I foulnd out the owner had dimentia I reached out to his out of state son and offerred him a stay at my Airbnb, next door.

It offers online rent collection, expense tracking, tenant screening, and more.Zillow Rental Manager: Another free option where you can collect rent, screen tenants, and even list your property.Background Checks and Lease Agreements:Avail.co: This platform not only allows you to collect rent but also provides comprehensive tenant screening, including credit, criminal, and eviction checks.

you don't need off market land. most land is listed is fine. it's a buyer's market for land in most markets which means more than a 6 month supply. practice underwriting the deals and making offers, find deals they may do owner financing, etc on. 

Food cost, Insurance cost, Drinking cost, eating out cost are all going up.