For them , sure a property manager can do the whole process and get paid handsomely for it like the hedge fund guys on Wall Street do, junk fees and all.But what concerns me more is the dumbing down of the otherwise keen investor who wants to have a go at it and actually LEARN real estate. 

Hi @Scott Long, why are you so keen on this house?

For those interested in buy & hold; the key to success in property investing is doubtlessly good property management.

Am from Australia but keen to see what I can learn on here.

I can see why someone would not be really keen with your offer.

In initial conversations they are not too keen on the idea of just loaning the money for a percentage return, but its not out of the question.

I did the search before because a friend of mine has 3 little girls 1 boy and she often works late, yet not keen on getting a sitter.

And I the Bay AREA were you have VERY cashed up folks you can expect keen competition.

@Scott Keen   Sorry for all your drama, doesnt sound fun.Appears you have it figured out, but I was going to 2nd and 3rd what the others had said - include both names, thats what we do when paying insurance claims - sometimes one party gets upset if they are not on good terms with the other party and vice versa, however legally if the policy is in both their names both need to be paid, I'd assume the same principle would easily apply to a lease document.  

Originally posted by @Scott Keen:"You got the police to negotiate with them to pay you $3K so they could have extra time and leave at a later date.