An auctioneer in my area advertises "absolute above $X,XXX.XX" This tends to be a pretty good compromise for the seller and attracts me as a buyer if the reserve is know and low enough for me.

That figure-range seems to be a compromise between a straight profit split and strict "per hour" profit split.

My original plan was to use handwritten yellow letters asking advertising my flexibility in purchasing their house; I am looking to seller finance or use some sort of option to help homeowners get close to 'market value' for their homes if they are willing to compromise on the terms.

I find Menards to be a great compromise between Home Depot and Lowes.

Maybe I'll just talk to the guy and see if we can compromise.

He moved out without telling me (he was not a good tenant so I was happy to see him go, and so were the other residents) so I applied his security deposit to the window repair.On the other hand, if they are really good tenants, I'd find a way to compromise and negotiate, having said all of the above.

Determine your priority, and act accordingly.If your priority is to get the most rent you can out of her before she leaves, proceed as some above have suggested.If your priority is to get her out in a timely manner, consider compromising on the question of the security deposit.If your priority is to ensure the property is not trashed, give her money and tell her you won't pursue the pat-due rent, if she is out by the 15th.But think with the rational part of your brain, and don't get caught up in one-upsmanship.  

The compromise would be to purchase a multi unit and live it for a year before moving on to the next.

Depending on the state (and local rules of court) it MAY be possible to purchase real estate subject to a secured creditor such as a mortgage lienholder.Ultimately, if a sale is subject to court confirmation, judge will expect PR to either list property for max market exposure and have provided for all creditor's to be accommodated and satisfied, absent a written compromise agreement for less.

Seller proposed a great compromise.