Change the air filters, make sure sprinklers are set and watering, landscaping done, check on cracks and leaks, visually inspect roof, also checking for pets, and how many people living there. 

A second home loan isn't as appealing as it was in the past after adjustments were made to make pricing similiar to that of an investment property.

Spring's growing market further enhanced its appeal.

The VA home loan does allow appeals to the VA in a short appraisal situation but you would need to provide comps showing the value is justified.

PM’s like you love to talk about Transparency and integrity but are just the opposite and are more smoke and mirrors than anything worthy.More than likely you haven’t even placed a section 8 tenant in years nevermind appealed, disputed or challenged the section 8 rent that was initially approved in order to get even higher section 8 rent and maximize the rent as we do with many of our properties and those properties we deliver to our clients.I really dont even have anymore time for this with players like you but what I do know is what we are delivering to our clients as well as our section 8 tenants day in and day out, case in by case out, and the one thing we realized a long time ago is that every case is unique and there are always exceptions with the right checks and balances.

The growing Los Banos market and strategic location further enhanced its appeal.

The growing Jonesboro market and strategic location further enhanced its appeal.

I would think you may need to establish some work history and dependable income to be more appealing to lenders, so that is something to consider.

If these properties aren't going to appeal to investors, definitely list with an experienced agent in your area to seek out first time buyers. 

The property damage protection is appealing and the 4% monthly isn’t bad.