These costs for most of the individuals are considered personal in nature (unless you have a RE portfolio that is run like a business; see below).

Since I have a long-term interest in getting into hotel investing, this feels like a natural stepping stone, but I want to approach it the right way.I feel like this is such a great opportunity, especially with it being off market.

Natural appreciation usually takes holding the property for at least a few years (just depending on what the RE market does going forward).  

Quote from @Cynthia Lee: Accepting even $1 could be seen as evidence of a payment plan, and the entire eviction process could be derailed.Once you start the eviction process, to not accept any payment unless it is a full payment in certified funds (cash, money order, cashiers check).

. - Many areas around the country allow for ADU Construction - house-hackers enjoy similar benefits to remodeling projects by being naturally on-site for ADU construction. 

Urban Development land swaps are often used as a strategy to: - Consolidate public land holdings - Acquire important natural or recreational areas - Facilitate development while ensuring community benefitsLand swaps can provide several benefits to communities: - Preservation of open spaces and environmentally sensitive areas - Creation of new public parks or recreational facilities - Protection of wildlife habitats and corridors - Improved land management efficiencyI searched for some Urban examples for reference: 1.

Today I got a certified letter stating a lien has been placed on the property by the landscaping company they hired but have not paid.

It’s just the nature of the beast.

I’m conservative by nature, and would never be comfortable overlooking this restriction.  

It counteracts human nature, which is laziness, greediness, self-centeredness.