Hi @Katharine G.sounds like a great plan! 

I have a 3 flat in Lincoln Park, Chicago, IL that I am planning to list for sale in the next 3-6 months.Currently owner occupied in 1 unit (Duplex up, 3 bed 3 bath).The other 2 units (2 bed 1 bath each) are rented.I am wondering if it is more attractive to buyers to leave the 3 bed 3 bath unit vacant when I move out, or should I place a tenant in there and then list for sale?

You buy the property and you have to live with the existing leases in place.Look at the leases and verify the rents are current.See if you can talk with the tenants to see what problems they have with their unit and what their plans are.

I have a plan and I'm not sure if I'm going to the right direction.

@Stacy TringThe only thing this plan is certain to accomplish is to split the family.

It will be easier, but you will pay 2x-4x more than you would if you were local and on-site watching.What's your plan for watching the rehab? 

@Carter Buckingham If you're planning to purchase a mobile home in the community where the land is rented, you'd have to check first with the park manager and/or owner to see if you can move forward with your plan. 

Is your goal to keep these properties as a long term hold, or are you planning to sell within the next 5 years?

This will potentially also impact any note buyers that plan to buy the notes.

Non realtor (me) drawing up purchase contract with seller financing land deal, owner is listed as "ABC Inc Profit Sharing Plan" in the county CAD.