It likely would require something grossly negligent with huge consequences to have a chance to go beyond my coverage and we are not that negligent. 

The more rational you are, the better the outcome.Practice and LearnLike any skill, negotiation improves with practice.

Hopefully kept good records of improvements / anything to increase the basis2.

There was not much of a chance to value add to this deal.

At worst, fair chance of some quality mentors. 

@Jason Wray Thank you very much for this response ..I’ve never sold one of my rentals before feels like I’m cutting off a leg and paying close to 100k for cap gains is really starting to eat at me 😵‍💫Any chance you would be so kind as to send me a link to something in the ballpark of what you’re suggesting this way I can get an idea of area and what this type of property could look like!

Fix your name when you get a chance since your name is currently NA NA.At 18, you have to question why would someone sell you their home on assignment?

If you're looking to do value-added deals out of state, you're decreasing the chances of having a successful experience.

I tell people the harder it is to zone your project, the less chance a competitor will come nearby.

With things like the ONE Linden plan in Linden, which is a 50M plan to improve the neighborhood.