You said everything I was trying to say but in a better more professional tone.

First you should know that to engage in seller finance legally you are going to need the proper state issued license to lend and either you or someone you employ needs to be licensed as an MLO both federally and state(s) as well.This is a big deal and you should not take any advice otherwise from unqualified people.Second, you should now that "rent to own" and lease with an option to purchase are not the same thing.

With a little muscle you could physically run them off yourself (friends) before you take ownership with little risk to you.  

That being said still better to have the umbrella and not need it than to need it and not have it.

Account Closed A triplex with a purchase price of 35K sounds like it is going to need way more work then just a new roof.

By sweet talk I mean softer tone of voice and more sociable whether in group settings or one on one settings.

I barely used my pool in MD before I did this because I don't get in pools that are under about 82 degrees as I get cold very easily.Here's the link:https://www.hotspotenergy.com/...The cost of the kit was about $1000, but you are going to need to either be pretty handy or find an air conditioning / refrigeration professional that is more skilled than your average plug and chug HVAC installer. 

(search for a "no")Don't be afraid to tell them when they are being UNFAIR in a calm, downward tone (calming, not insulting)this is all from the book Never Split The Difference by Chris Voss.

You’re going to need a source to find deals and a team ready once you find those deals.

Tone down the "guru" claims, and your post above is awesome...