We had a discussion about the costs I have endured and the low ball offer to cover expenses for going 5 months past contract deadline but haven't heard back. 

A property manager that can assist with rent collection, tenant screening, maintenance, and run an online ledger for us to track expenses.

(So unless they sell for much more than they paid they will only get a small percent of their down back, especially after selling costs,) but you did say they were getting a discount.

It is more expensive to buy rental/investment properties vs a primary residence (primarily because of interest rates). 

When you tell them they will only get paid when the loan closes, they will disappear.If required, the only money you should ever send to the lender is for a credit check.

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The property was rented and generated $160 cash flow after mortgage, taxes, insurance and property management fees were paid.

I'd personally never take capital that I am paid to manage without committing my full-time effort to the situation and putting a majority (I reserve the right in the future to make this 1/3rd of my position) of my wealth into the situation. 

Wanting to know who we can reach out to for management, estimates on potential income/expenses. 

A free seminar, a low cost workshop, and an expensive mentorship program4.