PM companies are typically anxious to help, especially when the possibility of ongoing management is on the table.

They hired an attorney who was skilled at assisting them stay as long as possible. 

It’s possible, but I wouldn’t advise it.

Are you open to speaking via phone or zoom possibly.

Not likely), vacancy (@ 8% for me), and a possible PM (10% normally).I recommend you reach out to a local seasoned investor and have them run your #s with you, as the #s depend on how you manage it (how hands on you are) and also local pricing.

I'm a broker in CA and that's just not possible, especially when you completed your due diligence in 10 and wanted to cancel escrow. 

It's likely they need to get a certain amount, possibly for a mortgage.

As a management company, we also have a duty to get a property occupied with a qualified resident as soon as possible and sometimes that means adjusting rents down for right now to generate revenue.  

Then my husbands aunt offered to sell us her place for this cheap, and I wanted to hop on it if at all possible so thats why I am here trying to figure this out lol

Lets say your accountant tries to write off as much as is legally possible when it comes to lowing your taxible income so that your tax burden is less and you pay less taxes.