To "soften" or reach a compromised we agreed to ONLY have $30K of the $60K in funds be considered "OPTION CONSIDERATION" funds (giving us the EXCLUSIVE RIGHT to buy the property at the $300K Purchase price) and the OTHER $30K of funds would be STILL be given to them but we informed them that it likely will be consider TAXABLE INCOME to them.  

Having seen earlier proposals for Boston ordinances it seems a pretty reasonable compromise proposal to allow residents to offset Boston’s sky high prices by renting out all or part of their homes, while preventing non-local investors from further removing already limited housing supply (the ultimate fear of all housing departments).

I don't know what it would be, but try to find some sort of compromise that you both support.

And hope you can continue to advocate for your community as I do think people with compromised immune systems, etc. would be in this boat (along with severe allergies).

#compromise

@Stephen DeFalco - My compromise is that I will post the rental listing on Zillow and the tenants will show the property. 

Gradually building your real estate portfolio without compromising your retirement security.4.

While the deal was profitable, the challenge was ensuring a quick sale without compromising on the price.

You compromised your lendability by taking write-offs to show you didn't make much so in a bank's eyes, you didn't make much.Any alternatives that are come here (sub to, seller finance) aren't realistic for a regular home buyer.

What if power availability is compromised by the local utlity by the time you are entitled, etc.