One unit has a long term tenant who has agreed to stay and has expressed interest in staying at least 3-5 years.

His lease is up in January and he already expressed that he would like to stay but when the time comes I'm not sure what to do?

I would say half of my client base is also out of state and have expressed interest.  

After I verify with them, I'll fire off some messages to the people who expressed interest and see if I can figure out how to post an event here on BP. 

I plan to write detailed letters expressing my interest, but any advice will help.I've heard that recommending a rent to own situation can work (of course, this is when the home isn't occupied), but what about when the home is occupied? 

My problem is that when I called them to inquire the agent I spoke with expressed shock and then steadfastly insisted he could not discuss any of these details with me since I am not the borrower.

Wouldn't bother me at all, I welcome self expression.

Once you two are mutually disappointed with how long it will take you to be financially independent, explore value add and then BRRRR.Debt is impatience expressed financially, so give her a chance to get impatient.

I agree with others that you are getting too emotionally involved in this.You knock on the door and express your position.

Good intent but non existent today.I use the American Express high yield savings account.