That's what amateurs do (or really wise people?)

Selling the property just to comply with a city that, ironically, provides no sewer, no asphalt, no public lighting, overgrown weeds, and deteriorated access roads in that same area would effectively mean shutting down their business and losing their livelihood.That’s a power inequity where the government can obliterate a small business over paperwork.

Spill the beans for the new people!

Maybe not for most people.  

.👉 Bottom line: The job market’s losing some momentum.

Beyond that, be warned - most people who want to do this have heard about "arbitrage" strategy from some guru somewhere, have no idea what they are doing, and are likely to leave you without rent and with a damaged and/or worn out house if they can even manage to get anyone in there.

I've spoken to some brokers who just accept it, but I personally won't push a deal to a lender who would do that, even if it loses me money. 

People always use this as a last resort but really should be a first step to partnering.

Consumers are just losing purchasing power, especially the middle class. 

Another creative option some people are using now is to borrow against a permanent life insurance policy with cash value, tax-free, and use that money to invest in real estate or other opportunities.