So, create status codes for both of these and a few in-between codes to help you work smarter, not harder.Which answers the “how” and is a very workable plan.

Did you have any trouble converting the $75k in credit to workable cash?

It's probably more to ensure you're in touch with what is going on at the property.I understand your frustrations and hope you find a workable solution. 

Talk to him, share how you feel diplomatically and emphasize that you want to find a workable, fair solution for you both.

Yours is not workable. 

Yeah, back in my days of doing slews of redemptions I had 1 bank who was reliably a pain in the azz and never workable.

Most large corporate companies will not do these shorter periods and will only allow week-long or 10-day rentals, so usually a smaller company will be more workable on this.

Best regards,Matt  If you plan to move back into the property in the not too distant future you might hold out to do a home equity loan or line of credit as an owner occupant so that you get decent terms and a workable LTV max. 

If it was a workable concept, wouldn't it have been done already?

It's workable; by not paying the seller $500/mo.