I did have to push for them to allow me to build 7 duplexes, but we can to a compromise that allowed us to just do duplexes without limitation.

(He gets 4.5% instead of 2% with this deal.)What terms might you offer to sweeten the pot for another buyer without putting me in such a compromised situation? 

This simply means that we do not compromise the protocall we have established for our business and we are not going to bend over backwards for anyone.And before you all give me lip about the 10 dollar house. ..They asked us to buy their house.

Determine your priority, and act accordingly.If your priority is to get the most rent you can out of her before she leaves, proceed as some above have suggested.If your priority is to get her out in a timely manner, consider compromising on the question of the security deposit.If your priority is to ensure the property is not trashed, give her money and tell her you won't pursue the pat-due rent, if she is out by the 15th.But think with the rational part of your brain, and don't get caught up in one-upsmanship.  

Depending on the state (and local rules of court) it MAY be possible to purchase real estate subject to a secured creditor such as a mortgage lienholder.Ultimately, if a sale is subject to court confirmation, judge will expect PR to either list property for max market exposure and have provided for all creditor's to be accommodated and satisfied, absent a written compromise agreement for less.

Seller proposed a great compromise.

This will make a difference in repair costs.Jon Klaus, my biggest fear with these houses is compromised plumbing.

Maybe I'll just talk to the guy and see if we can compromise.

They're more interested in protecting their specific supporters than coming to a compromise that moves the country as a whole forward.

The compromise would be to purchase a multi unit and live it for a year before moving on to the next.