End his lease, and find a tenant willing and able to pay market rate.

The market has been on the upswing with low interest rates since 2012. 

As you mentioned intentional flips are typically considered inventory-This means the income is ordinary income and as such: - Is not a capital gain, so hold time of 1 year does not change to a better long-term capital gain rate - Can not be invested in a QOF Deductions related to it can't be pushed or changed- all costs are accounted for with the inventory component 

That was when the market was stabilized, rates were sub 4.5% and distressed properties actually sold for a significant discount.Today, distressed properties sell for a premium and cash out refi rates are over 8%. 

Most lenders that I work with give Wholesale Rates (vs retail rates when you go directly to a lender). 

What is your current rate?   

There are some great suggestions here on down payment, interest rate, servicing, and underwriting the borrower.  

Make sure you setup your Goals correctly so you are measuring things like phone calls, contact forms, tours scheduled etc., 2.

Contact me asap.

In many markets section 8 is higher than market rate. and investors need that extra return to mitigate the risk of sec 8 tenants generally speaking.