Yeah, I think you may be missing an attempt at humor here....but then you are an accountant..... :-)

My belief for SFR is that prices simply don't move much and grow slower than inflation.

We never hired a manager because it simply would have taken too much out of our profits.

Most of my owners use our services because we take the property off of their hands and minds and they simply collect their checks as they come in but I have some owners that prefer to be more hands on and use our services because they value my opinion, resources, and ability to get their homes occupied at top dollar.- From someone who owns and operates a MTR and LTR PM company with over 75 units and an investor myself

However, I typically like to make a distinction between my parents assets and my own, simply because doing so provides me more satisfaction when I succeed.

Simply giving the tenant notification you are ending their tenancy when the lease is up or ending their month-to-month tenancy depending on the current status. 6.

I'm not a fan of flipping simply because I hate paying taxes when I don't have to.

Let’s break it down and explore how you might approach this idea, the challenges you could face, and ways to structure a deal that could work for both you and the landlord.Why the Landlord Might Be Open to SellingThey’ve moved out of state for health reasons and don’t have family nearby anymore, which might reduce their emotional attachment to the property.The idea of simplifying their life and pursuing something like sailing around the world suggests they could be open to letting go of the property if it helps them achieve their goals.With significant equity or potentially owning the property outright, selling could provide them with a substantial cash windfall to fund their future plans.However, their belongings on the property could signal hesitation to let go or simply a logistical barrier they haven’t addressed yet.

The implication is your ex-wife cannot simply choose to stay beyond a 60 day notice.  

EDIT: Can't delete this post, so simply editing it.