I dont know your market but EVERY broker in the world will over promise upside rent and poorly managed (inflated) expenses. do your own DD on both of them and come up with your own pro-forma to evaluate.

My partner and I have many years of experience owning and operating hotels in this market and are approved by Marriott to manage this project.

In some markets and at certain times, it may not make a significant difference compared to the time and money you would put in to do the rehab.* To the same real estate professional, find out their opinion of the area and the current and potential growth and appeal of your property and the neighborhood (market) to potential buyers and renters.

Hello I am local to Cleveland/Akron Market and also beginner in real-estate looking for connection that i can work with to secure my first two  investment properties .

We have a mortgage broker speaking next month and a marketing person for your business in May.

I’m sure it would definitely yield higher returns, particularly compared to the Seattle-Tacoma market. 

Property Manager says I can get at least $1900 a month in rent on the open market and $1770 going Section 8 route.

Since you have 6 months to complete this process (this allows time for rehab, if desired), of course the interest rate may fluctuate a little bit, depending on market conditions, but there is not an intrinsic "1-2% higher" that I'm aware of.

I would connect with @Josh Green, he has done a few owner financed deals in the Tampa Bay market and is a master negotiator!

Knowledge of the real estate market as to property type and location 2.