Not a stock guy per se but am a car guy. Ford’s biggest problem is not building what customers want. The Bronco looks cool but just like the Ranger, it’s most likely a mediocre product riding on a good name.
If they wanted a Jeep killer, they needed something the Jeep doesn’t have: a V8. Since...
Renting is fine if you can make it a full time job so you can manage, maintain, etc. This means multiple properties usually. Any less is just a hassle.
I’d take the money and run.