You may also have the owners stay on {part-time} for a season or two to help train the new management (you).Acquire the hard assets:  In this scenario you would only purchase the real property and those hard assets (docks, boats, etc.) that you deem would be beneficial.  

Sober living homes typically require certain amenities, such as furnished living spaces, common areas, and kitchen facilities.

You can ask for seller concessions, the maximum contributions vary by lender but 2% is common.

They of course lose us as a buyer now and subject themselves to what the market will be at that time, which we cannot predict.I understand the rentback scenario.

I would also work with a lender that can get the job done quickly as it is common in this space for lenders to take forever to close. 

There's a misconception that these loans are loosely originated, similar to 'NINJA' loans, which contributed to the previous real estate crash.I have included a Bigger Pockets article that goes over the documents and nuances for a DSCR loan, which sounds like a great option for your scenario.

And so on.A single short sale (in this particular scenario) simply puts a band-aid on a severed foot.

This consistency shows a balanced market where buyers and sellers are finding common ground.Median Time to Contract: Homes are taking a bit longer to sell, with a median of 28 days to contract compared to 27 days last year—a small 3.7% increase.Median Time to Sales: The total median time to sales decreased by 2.8%, from 71 days to 69 days.

If they are solid, they pick up after themselves in common areas, keep the dishwasher running, and treat it like a home, making it *much* easier for me to keep it clean and ready for STR guests. 1-2 a month as needed I sweep/mop/catch up however needed, clean bathroom, etc.

The most common issue is a leak under the sink or dishwasher.