Also, when it comes to enforcing the lease, use a simpler approach.

Ourcurrent approach involves identifying possible contact information for thelisted owners and calling multiple numbers, but this process is time-consumingand yields limited results.

He felt so bad about the situation that he did the additional repairs at cost, which was a huge relief and saved me from further losses.My Agent: My real estate agent, who helped me purchase the property, was incredible.

Just incredible bad business practices.

Without having much info, I would need to know the financial situation of the 'close family' to determine a best approach.

well I do plan on purchasing a duplex as my first investment and once I complete my Real Estate License during the time of my service I hope to be a lot more knowledgeable and approach SFH's to BRRRR but yes I understand!

JMHO  I use a similar approach to paint sheen.

there you go. the problem is appraisal. comparable sales, and your approach to building an ADU against the recommendation of your market. super beginner strategy it's popular in ohio as well but just not worth the investment. 

While I appreciate that & don't want to push them out, they are well below market rate & the unit is a disgusting mess, approaching hoarder status.

Can try to reposition to Class B, but neighborhood may impede these efforts.Vacancy Est: Historically 10%, but 15-20% should be used to also cover tenant nonpayment, eviction costs & damages.Tenant Pool: majority will have FICO scores of 560-620 (approaching 22% probability of default), many blemishes, but should have no evictions in last 2 years.