Do you want this thing to be the tipping point for them to leave and you have turnover costs and a vacant unit? 

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Any tips and input are greatly appreciated? 

Welcome to the community and be ready for a huge amount of information at your finger tips.

My goal would be to move in, add value, and exit in 2-3 years.

Explore my personal favorites, Set For Life by Scott Trench or The Total Money Makeover by Dave Ramsey, for invaluable financial insights.3.

Typically in my experience EVERYONE is happy to help.

My condition was that they rent the house for 1% of the costs and sign a 3 year lease.

I always cover my experience, the brokerages experience, and expectations with communication - 9 - 5, M-F, 24 hr turnaround during business hours, and the owner can reach out to me personally when the team isn't present. 

I've spent the last 3 years nagging the city to sell me a lot next to my property so I can install a driveway and they've finally agreed.