Tenants on the left were inherited with the purchase several years ago - they had a trampoline set up at that time, and I had my property manager ask them to remove it.

I've had a number of sellers who ask that you view the house without the kids in tow.All valuables and medications should be removed from the premises. 

I concur with everyone, best to check for medical emergency first in this case, after that's been established as NOT the case, definitely time to get yourself into the mix and remove that manager asap. 

Thanks Stuart.I don't think a "thesis" is necessary for real estate investing.Your mixing "thesis" with speculation and prediction IMO$1m in cash is retirement for someone that knows what they are doing in "low barrier" markets like you mention.Same can't be said for higher entry markets.Those that don't know real estate will loose no matter where or how they invest.Personally, I don't care about appreciation as I don't get out of bed unless I can net cashflow 20% net on a deal.For example, just bought a 6 unit in a B class area for $160,000.Currently occupied and renting for $3,000pm.Once minor rehab of $50,000 is completed, rents will be $4,500.I have an offer to sell as is for $250,000.ARV is $350,000.When interest rates go down, value will increase even further due to commercial lending being easier.No need for appreciation on such deals.I'll take them all day long over any appreciation potential.Again, just my opinion and each to their own.

Try to figure out what their biggest pain points are and remove them.

Just a general rule in negotiations: "He who go(talk) first, looses" :)

Maybe he was a builder and cruising along fine, and then has been caught in a cash crunch over the past couple of years and might loose one or two or three.   

Love to hear your thoughts- AC unit needs to have an exterior side panels and brackets to support to secure the unit- Do not screw into the window sash as this will damage the window and you will be responsible- Install weather striping to avoid water or critters from entering your unit- Unit needs to be tipped towards the outside to avoid condensation and damage to floors- Landlord is not responsible for their Air conditioning unit if broken- Tenant is responsible for window, floor, ceiling damages caused by poorly installed window unit- Window unit should not be installed before May 1st and must be removed by Oct 1st

. - choose another RE related syndication to join as LP   I have this goal in spite of my first re syndication in danger of loosing money.Apparently not impressive on my goals.  

A 401k loan is not cheap capital, even though it is frequently and highly recommended quite loosely here on BP.