The worst thing you can do is inherit a bad tenant and then you'll have to go through the eviction process. 

I agree with a strong property management plan, but I find the screening process is paramount. 

Seller Financing I am the buyer with 30 days to purchase the property and want to simultaneously market it as rent-to-own,  how can I structure the process effectively:Can I structure the deal this way, so I can secure a tenant-buyer while working to close on the home myself,  minimizing my risk and creating a win-win situation.

@Thomas Haessig If you haven’t done something similar I would sit down with a notebook and write out your goals.

Process this, and be take the next steps wisely.

So your completely oblivious to the billions in lawsuites lost and in process over issues exactly of this sort?????

If its a log cabin it might have trouble qualifying for the refi - would be smart to get some opinions early if that is your gameplan - would likely be a bigger potential hurdle than the gift/original purchase process

If they don't approve the project, all the time and money spent chasing it yields no return.3) Market Risk: The market can change during the entitlement process, which can also work in your favor like it did for many Developers in 2021.That's why knowing your municipality, understanding their processes, and making wise decisions in selecting which projects to pursue are crucial.Success in development requires choosing the right projects that 1) meet your criteria and 2) have a promising path to approval.The good thing is that this risk is compensated by having a higher return.

I suspect the ROW did not want to get in an argument with you and just kind of went along with your thought process all the while knowing there is no way they are going to agree to your terms in writing. 

While it's then a good thing that I wrote that my intention wasn't to be condescending, I'd have been better off writing my post in a way that clearly wasn't.When posting in the forum, you often run the risk of making someone unhappy, even if you're mindful about avoiding it.