A  4 bedroom nearby comp is now a "hot home" on redfin and coincidentally a buddy's friend of mine is trying to win it...

It depends on the sellers motivation and financial goals.The tenants need to show the benefits to the owner and that they are sincere buyers to beIf the owner is a buy and hold investor, it is toughA long term 5 year option might be a win win

If you don't have a written lease or rental agreement then you are further past the black and white.You can file for eviction and perhaps win by default if she doesn't show.

Matthew,Our company LeaseOwn Homes does lease options and we try to make every deal a win-win, it makes deals easier to close and many times you can get more money as an option fee from the tenant buyer at the time of contract.

For those of you who think it is impossible for rates to go any lower, the Japanese and European 10 year bond is less than 1%  where we are currently at 2% today.The markets can stay irrational for some time, but fundamentals will always win out in the long run from my experience.

Thanks again Pete, win some money tonight!

These are all crap shoots when taken to court to win.

any advise on what to do to win this guy over?

You may find a multi-family on their listings, but you do have to bid for the property and you may not win the bid, but keep trying.

If your license generates more cash than this it is a net win.