The challenge was balancing the relationship between landlord/tenant and a personal/friendly relationship.

While not mandatory, a specialized accountant can reduce errors and provide significant tax-saving strategies tailored to your situation.This post does not create a CPA-Client relationship.

I am trying to find a mentor and have a relationship that I think will work out well.

What I wrote above does not create an attorney/client relationship between us.

.- If the subdivider or someone with relationship to subdivider sells, a public report must be done.

I appreciate your responses  @Makani Donaldson Leveraging your existing relationships will probably much easier than trying to find someone you don't already know agree to help you out.

My favorite calls are from prospective clients who have been with another company - they know what matters to them and I know a lot about how the relationship will go, based on what they've experienced with another PMC. 

This could be an opportunity to add value by offering to help with clearing or relocating those items as part of any potential agreement.Why This Could Be a Good Move for YouYou see long-term potential in the property, especially with the large lot and development possibilities (even if those are years down the line).As the current tenants, you have the advantage of a direct relationship with the landlord and familiarity with the property, reducing competition and risk.This could be a chance to lock in a property that you might otherwise lose if it hit the open market, especially in today’s competitive environment.Challenges to ConsiderIf the landlord is emotionally tied to the property or reliant on rental income, they may be reluctant to sell.Financing could be tricky, especially with today’s interest rates and the gap between the current rent and what a conventional loan might cost.The development potential you’re interested in is likely a long-term play, which means the property could be financially tight in the short term, especially if you’re only breaking even or slightly negative on cash flow.Structuring a Potential DealTo make this feasible, you’ll likely need to explore creative financing options that align with both your financial capacity and the landlord’s goals.Seller Financing: Propose a deal where the landlord acts as the lender, allowing you to make monthly payments directly to them.

Private Money Lenders (PML): More flexible, relationship-based funding with lower fees.

That is why everyone here is emphasizing relationships and networking.