But even after all this they were not willing to compromise...

So, we need to find a compromise in the middle. 

For how, I do out of state investments, and hard money loans.. until I find a home I want to live in that isn't a big compromise.

Still, some landlords have compromised only to have it hurt their bottom line.

The house is worth over 290,000 which left me enough money to cash out some equity and buy some more property (which was part my wife and I's compromise.

And if I don't compromise, they would like to break the lease.It's disappointing, and stressful for me to have to re-rent.

I've observed time and time again that secondary and tertiary markets, when selected without compromising on rental demand, laws, and tax/utility expenses, are as operable as major hubs but with more opportunity to swing a 10-cap or above. 

Would allowing the lease to terminate the lease early and treat it like their lease had ended normally be a good compromise? 

Your own agent will be able to give you advice on the offers and negotiations that the listing agent will not be able to do without compromising their side. 

Now I am thankful that she is so willing to help out, but not if it compromises the way I'm looking to do business.