You can even just re-write your new lease for their same rate of rent and expiration date, but with YOUR terms and conditions that apply to you being the landlord.  

It seems like property owners are adapting to changing market conditions and perhaps seeking more stable, consistent income streams.I wanted to reach out to the BiggerPockets community to see if anyone else is noticing similar shifts in their local markets.

And ah, yeah, I'll keep em in excellent condition to.

Otherwise, it may be worth losing the security deposit if the house is in really bad condition. 

I know it's not smart to try and "time the market", but what are your general thoughts on syndications / investment clubs in these current market conditions?

This can be straightforward but may not be ideal if market conditions are unfavorable or if there are significant transaction costs.Partitioning the Assets: If there are multiple properties, you could divide them between yourselves in a manner that reflects the 50/50 ownership.

A client whom wanted to sell her home but was under water due to needed repairs vs current market condition How did you finance this deal?

. • Assessment and collection of costs for this program from the leased units by the authority of the Community Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions (CCRs), $150/year.

Evaluate the local market conditions and trends for multifamily properties in the area.

You create tight rules not conditions, these guys lack experience or if they have the experience they are too micro-managing just by reading the OP.I don't work with people like this.