These skills such as responsible budgeting, effective tenant management and property maintenance showcase your ability to handle larger and more complex properties which can strengthen your application for a commercial loan in the future.It's important to do your own research and understand the different loan options and their terms before you make a decision. 

If you are open to working remote there are a lot of amazing options on this forum.

If you can negotiate a lower down payment, it would free up more cash for you to invest in improving the property, such as adding a nicer backyard with a jacuzzi and more backyard activities.Another option could be to negotiate a lower purchase price for the property in exchange for a higher monthly payment to the owner.

The other option is I say screw it and manage it myself.

In addition to learning by experience, you could be forming a rock-solid partnership that could offer resources and options you didn't otherwise have. 

Give it some time.Most of the properties you might be comparing them to are new builds from 2022 & 2023.Regarding your question, just have your agent put that option on there I know many investors who would be interested in seller financed deals 

My company only does DSCR loans and the first thing I ask borrowers is if they exhausted their conventional options. 

If I fixed those things I couldnt raise rent because the apts would be the same so Im really trying to weigh my options.

Hey Jack, I think Columbus is a great option to consider.

Please let me know if you need  assistance and I can help you with options.