The house will sit vacant for two months...the third applicant wanted a 6 month lease and I was good with it based on his application.  

And if the money is not needed then there is no need/rush to sell the investment and any issues related to lending (e.g. unwarranted, not FHA/VA eligible) for a potential buyer during the time of the planned sale shouldn't be an issue as you can simply sit it out.

Will you get multiple tenants wanting it the first week it hits the MLS or will it sit for 3-4 month vacant between tenants??

Whether to sit for the state test is another question.

If the numbers are close (within 5-10K) consider selling as a turn-key since you will lose money on rent and turn-around while the property sits idle between tenant and new buyer. 

I am confused as whether install the appliances or not, and let them sit there.

All done by my PM while i sit home and have a nice cold one or two or more.

Originally posted by @Zachary Sit:   So what I want to know and discuss with all of you is what have you found as alternative motivations in this career?

I know am not in the best position to advice you on because am from a completely different region, west africa to be precise but i do know each state in the United State has its real estate guidelines and requirements and of course you need to sit and pass the real estate exams for agents of the state you choose to practice before a real estate agent license can be issued to you.

I also now want access to the passive rental income from the properties instead of it sitting in my 401k.   1.