One had porches at opposite ends and one car garages in the middle separating the units.  

You're right in the middle of what looks to continue to be one of the hottest areas of the country.

Total rehab. we removed the galley kitchen and created and open concept with a 24 sf island in the middle.

The Mayor has stated that they are eating up the already limited housing options for poor & low-middle class citizens in the city.2.

Neighborhood schools garner 4’s for elementary and high school and a 7 for the local middle school.We don’t live in Oregon, but do live in the pacific northwest and regularly visit relatives who live in the Grants Pass/Medford area.

This is great, my job is right in the middle of Round Rock, what are some good areas around there to consider as well?

It was for the wealthy, now its the middle class in many instances.

Some compromise in the middle?

If not, she will eventually find a new place, stop paying rent, string you along, and then move out in the middle of the night leaving you with a vacancy, past due rent and most likely a mess and damage to the unit.  

Their seller side commissions are half of what's usually standard in an area (1 - 1.5% vs. the traditional 3%) I know you're asking about FSBO but maybe Redfin could be a good middle ground for you.