Is it a cash flow or equity play? 

If you are in too low lying of an area, it may not be the wisest long-term play (unless we start building dwellings under water!)

However, we can also play with this in a creative way.

Get over it and play by the rules.

Barron, Adler, Clough & Oddo (based in Austin Tx) is an exceptionally skilled eminent domain firm that knows how the US gov't lies and does not play fair with the border wall.

Because real estate agents aren't going to play buyer agents for foreigners that maybe are going to buy, unless you're high net worth and looking for expensive properties.

I don't think the value comes into play with the risk.

Be patient as they will eventually move and you can transition then. 7- Play the long game and don't step over dimes to save a penny.Best of luck... just my opinions>Rog

However, to play devil's advocate, you can capture some of that equity upon the sale of your house hack to use for your primary home (future family home) and/or future investments. 

His negative reaction and aversion to wanting a neutral third party to play referee was a tip off to me to do more research and after paying $25USD for an online background check on the seller I discovered he had multiple judgements against him for business fraud even though the title to the property was clear.My personal lessons from my scammer were1.