After careful consideration from our financial department, we have decided to return your holding deposit and not proceed with the lease.

If you wanted to be super careful you could have an attorney write up a new easement and record it for the benefit of future owners of both properties. 

Then there are the challenges with Section 8 tenants paying utilities and taking care of their rental property.

I've always been a bit of a "job hopper" and have worked in several different industries over the years (eg. healthcare, insurance, bartending, audio engineering, project management, adult corrections, and other security work).

I'd think there exists an option for a loan of SOME sort that only cares about the value of the asset, and that the loan stays current.

Additionally, Memphis has a strong rental market with steady demand, which is crucial for single-family and small multi-family investments.The city is also known for its diverse economy, including key sectors like transportation, healthcare, and education, which support job growth and, consequently, rental demand.

They will also contact you if any repairs exceed $200 (I'm sure the threshold is negotiable), but will otherwise just take care of it (with their team, or your own if you have folks you prefer to use).I don't know what their contract actually states though so I'd want to look at that more closely.  

Be careful texting.

Hey Peter,First off, I understand this is a sensitive situation, so kudos for approaching it with care.

The partial exemption is usually granted if you have to sell due to certain circumstances like a job relocation, health issues, or other unforeseen events.