I now work and live more in the western burbs, but head up north on occasion.

Most of the properties I buy are no money down and direct with owners, however, on the few occasions that I've financed a property I've always gone with the philosophy of go with the 30 year mortgage and lower payment, but pay it as though it's a 15 year to pay the loan off earlier and save some interest in the long run. 

I had one who was with me for 2 years and I raised the rent $100 on 2 different occasions just to get rid of her...she had nowhere to go at the time so she paid the raised rent.  

You may find this kind of situation on  rare occasions, but it is not the norm.Kelvin, for question 2, carefully evaluate the numbers.  

Be willing to walk away if we can't come to an agreement, but use the occasion to let them know what I am looking for, and to think of me if they come across something else.5.  

In your notice refer to the Lease agreement they have signed and mention that their actions are against it and sheriff will be immediately notified on a next occasion. 

Of the almost 200 attendees I would say a good 50 flew in for the occasion.  

I worked in Porstmouth for a few years and my "job" still takes there on occasion.  

I am going to do as many weekend opportunities as well as leave early from work on occasion but I thought if I can talk to 50 people at a meeting I can talk to 500 via BiggerPockets.

@Ram Srinivasan I'll be upfront that we have thus far avoided land contracts - my partner and I have entertained them on a couple of occasions, but that was as far as it went.