marketing such as google adds, Facebook, direct mail and I'm sure the list goes on.

But if you are just buying a home that you will keep as is...that's something that just about all of us do pretty easily.Feel free to reach out directly if you want to talk it through some. 

*the only reason I am not pursuing is because the home is located directly across from my current investment property and I'm looking to diversify my investment locations. 

I found my laundromat on BizBuySell, and I sold it through that site as well.I still absolutely think it’s worth networking with business brokers and doing direct outreach to business owners, but you don’t need to take listing sites off the table.If you’re sending out a lot of outreach messages on listing sites and you’re not hearing anything back, it may have more to do with you than the platform.

The biggest employer shut down about a year ago and 3  hurricanes (2 major) hit directly in the last year.

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.

I love this concept of a developer working directly with a rural municipality to build affordable housing.

You’re on the right track—build awareness of costs where it directly impacts their role, but don’t overcomplicate the program with factors they can’t control.

But, if I were in that situation I would probably not be buying any directly owned properties at all (and would instead be investing in a diversified fund).

We've spent time near her parents in Atenas, and I especially like the Roca Verde community there.I think we'll know a lot more about our direction after this year's trip.