I'd still try to provide an off ramp for them in my response, but I'd definitely make it clear that I'm prepared to go to the mat to enforce compliance of a signed, valid lease.

If I sell, I stand to make 50-65k after realtor commissions, etc.I'm in the process of buying my dream home, and I'll be strapped for cash if I hold on to my current house.

.- 3 months cash reserves typically are required based on monthly PITI payment- health and safety of the property must pass a fha appraisal otherwise repairs will be required to be made (chipped paint, leaks, loose handrails, GFCI (ground fault circuit interrupter) outlets in baths/kitchens/wet areas, holes in sheet rock, double strapped water heaters, CO(carbon monoxide) and CO2 detectors in main living areas, and etc.Those are the general items to utilize FHA financing.Hope that 

Therefore the tenant paid 1999 year rent rather than 2018 rent for 7 months--so strapped for cash a little those months!

Their Section 8 which means that they are likely strapped for cash.

Currently tenants have to walk a couple blocks to a laundry mat.

I’d be willing to give up $200 to pay for a So]forage unit for the seller if they are that cash strapped.

they have the right, now go watch a few episodes of Billions and strap on your political badge and start maneuvering 

If he does apply, you might want to see if you need to remove throw rugs bath mats, etc. 

I'd be getting a killer deal on the fence due to having left over materials from another construction project at my parents property (they're letting me use their extra mat.) but it will still cost me at least $500 in extra lumber/supplies/labor but is it worth this?