Or any thoughts on other Brokers (L & F, etc.)?

Grandson, "Grandma, let's move someplace cheap for a year and then move again"Grandma, "Go F yourself, you are out of the will.". 

At this point the plumber would tell you this and you can make him the fall guy for ha ing to make a big mess if tbe tenant stays.

Yes, if the house sells for more than is owed and costs of f/c sale, the owner would be entitled to the excess, but that is more a theory than something that really ever happens in reality (except in very rare cases).  

Dayo F Osibamowo

Dave F, Thanks for the heads up on the possibility of a reverse 1031 I didn't realize that could be an option and it looks interesting.

Dayo F OsibamowoThe Lease Home To Buy Company

@Mike F. the older couple seem really nice in person (even though the woman may prove to be a little high maintenance).

They were mindful of closing the door, but 85 is nuts if I am paying the bill, so I put in a "landlord thermostat" which limits the heat to 73 degrees F (by law they have to be able to turn it up to at least 71).  

Originally posted by @Colleen F.