I started at 55 y. o. and I seem to have similar values and similar motivations and similar recent events in my life to you.

You all buy lists, get Propstream and other software subscriptions, buy into AI crap, and what ever else the uneducated Gurus tell you to do.In other words, all you are trying to do is figure out who IS and who ISN'T motivated right?

(I have been heavily influenced by biggerpockets to relinquish my hatred of debt --  @Brandon Turner, I'm blaming you if I go bankrupt)  BiggerPockets is like one form of religion and Dave Ramsey is another form.   

Requesting that I pay her to move since I'm influencing her and not allowing her boyfriend to live here.

Hi Margarita-Great question.There are many mental blocks and friction points to buying your first property.First off, just buying property outside of a first or second home to use is not done by most people and buying your first home is a major purchase for most people.That means the people in our immediate sphere of influence are not thinking about buying investment property, they see it as risky and out of a sense of protecting you or themselves encourage you not to do it.I remember having the same mental blocks and fears you probably do thinking about buying your first property or first investment property.The most critical thing to overcoming these mental blocks is self education and surrounding yourself with the best team of people to help you.An investor friendly Realtor who can refer you to an investor friendly lender, title company or closing office, property inspector, property manager, and insurance agent.Real estate is relational and having the best team will keep you out of the weeds.To Your Success!

I believe the seller is motivated to sell and it’s been on the market for 6+ months now.

It also seems they would be motivated to do an excellent job of rehab (good materials and methods) so that property management is easier.

How much is just fear mongering with the hope of influencing people to steer them to your line of product? 

The ripple effects of global events and economic policies reverberate through our region, influencing interest rates, inflation, and housing affordability.

Asking them to relocate is a big ask, moving sucks but money motivates. 3) You sell it occupied.