Make a list of must-haves and nice-to-haves to stay focused.Don't be shy about asking questions.

I fell into it accidentally, but decided to keep it in order to allow the residents to stay and not be displaced.

Nowadays, we reach out to the tenant two months before the lease is set to renew with the new lease price and ask if they intend to stay.

I'd like to keep my mother's room locked and still have the option of staying in that room for 2-4 weeks during the school year (while the tenant is also in the house) and for a few weeks during the summer (when the tenant lives elsewhere). 

You can’t do repairs, you can’t stay there, any violations will be the same as a 100% taxable withdraw. 

@Solomon NguyenBrosef, I would stay in my backyard and if you're considering property management, then I would definitely invest in my backyard.

Perhaps you might consider staying in this house for a year or two, turning this one into a rental and looking for a similar deal.  

If the buyer has good credit, you might go lower, while buyers with poor credit might justify a rate closer to 9% or 10%.Market-Based Adjustments: Keep in mind the current prevailing mortgage rates (which are currently around 6-7% for traditional financing) and adjust accordingly to stay competitive while still reflecting the added flexibility of seller financing.3.

It’s also worth getting some fresh eyes on the property from an experienced realtor in the area to ensure everything is in line with current buyer expectations.Pricing Strategy: Price drops can be tricky.

Just allowing them to stay in your beautiful home is liability enough.I agree with everyone else who said here that it's a bad idea to leave alcohol, food or anything consumable.