But, depending on your goals after 6 months, I might suggest landlording or flipping.I might even suggest getting your real estate license and learning to represent buyers/sellers (among other strategies) if your goal is to parlay the 6 months into not having to get a full-time job...

I wager in the future PV arrays will become the new swimming pools in hot sunny places.

I'd wager in the short term this isn't going to a fun experience, but at least you will have nobody else to blame.   

I'd wager your investment in the basement will be as valuable as buying another place.Plus your suggestion about ignoring the increase is most likely illegal.

I'd wager the 2k probably was part of a cash for keys deal.

I would wager not 2 out of 10 owners ever look at the annual financial reports and funding plan, much less actually understand what they are telling them.

You'll have turnover costs for sure, but you get to screen and place your next tenant.If this was a big deal for you, you could back out of the deal, but I'd wager to bet you would get sued for specific performance.

Know how you can help someone, then figure out how to parlay that into a relationship you can leverage.I love talking REI with anyone who has an interest, and it'd make for a more fun Uber ride.  

My parents are humble and help them which is a lot better than what I'd do in that situation.To parlay @Linda Weygant's comment, I am a CPA and bought a 3-unit earlier this year, 400 miles away from where I currently live.

Oh yeah, for comparison, the house we bought up here listed at $300K....in the lower 48 it would likely list at about $190K-$215K...however, I'd wager you're already used to island prices, lol!