Almost better than winning the lottery!

The other 30 year tenant was playing the lottery one day and I asked what he would do if he won? 

Maybe the owner of the road thinks someone is going to offer them lottery money to buy them out someday.  

It sound like you already have a winning lottery ticket. 

Or they have not yet won the RE lottery :)

Kind of like when you win $1MM in the lottery, its usually $1MM over 20 years, or $650k or so in a lump sum. 

@Nick McCandless  Lottery tickets sound goodLove it always good to have a sense of humor in this business.Alex

Lawyers love to represent clients that ultimately require them to do nothing but send you a bill.I know that most of the American population either lives in fear of being sued or view law suites like buying lottery tickets but as a landlord you need to get a grasp on reality and take it slow. 

I'm not looking for the get rich scheme (though who doesn't won't to win the lottery :) and I'm in it for the long haul.Just like you I'm seeking financial independence, I'll definitely keep on grinding.

Cash flow numbers may look better on paper out of state, but no equity bump and much harder to realize those cash flow projections unless you hit the lottery with a rock star PM (most are far from it).