. :)Instead of approaching the sellers expressing what YOU want (seller financing), you might try phrasing it in a way that solves a problem for THEM.

Debt is a monetary expression of impatience. 

Surveying my tenants, 93% plan on paying April's rent. 7% expressed concern with ability to pay April's rent.

express your concerns (as listed above of all liabilities) and how you want every tenant (assuming more than 1) tracked for the purposes of illegal usage, etc.

I hear many investors express dissatisfaction with their property management company - or at least a level of satisfaction that varies quite a bit.

The OD rep also expressed a concern that they may not be able to sell the home for a profit, due to the repairs needed.

My point is...I know a little about Life Insurance...and have stayed in a Holiday Inn Express (and set up Whole Life for kids...conservative long-term vehicle)To my main point...after listening to Patrick Donohoe recently on Michael Blank's podcast, I really started looking at how so many wealthy people DO seem to utilize certain Whole Life policies to (in effect) be their own bank for many purposes. 

Your tenant has already expressed tgat they don't want to be there.

I simply expressed an interest in purchasing the property and have them information to contact me.

Pay principal sooner and save interest.Are you arguing that the savings expressed as an annual percentage rate is greater than the APR of the mortgage being paid?