Essentially paying down my principle puts more equity in my pocket for when I want to tap into this resource.

I'd love to help out and offer assistance for what you're looking for! 

Are there any specific courses, resources, or meet ups that have been helpful to you?

The property we were looking at went under contract (for more than we were willing to offer).  

What interest rate is the seller offering? 

Best advice I can offer:  settle on ONE strategy, just one. 

Were you getting others offers when it was market, and how long has It been on market?

If your tenants want to buy it they can just make you a conventional offer.

We wouldn't even offer to clean this up as lawn maintenance is 100% on tenant unless an act of nature causes damage.Review your lease and make sure this is covered for future unrealistic tenants!

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