I've noticed that is the case and they haven't really been making effective moves in getting the properties rented any time soon.

If he is moving to another home and WILL LIVE THERE.  

I suggest you move on to more credible sources IMHO

I mitigate some of this risk by relying on section 8 exclusively going forward. 

I’m looking forward to making additional investments that will create a sustainable income.

Pricing for HML or PML which are the exact same thing.. typically are very regional  some areas are quite a bit higher than others.. the Lowest in the Country is for prime CA. real estate then everything gets more expensive as you move form state to state. with some of the East cost states being quite a bit more.. but there is a ton of risk loaning in NY PA NJ given their foreclosure rules etc so thats why rates are generally higher there .

You'll see I'm all about paying it forward, being transparent & authentic, and inspiring others to create real wealth through holding rental real estate.

Depending on the situation and how much equity they have you may need to pay them moving money or even cash out some of their equity.

Was purchased as our primary residence, then we moved and have been renting it out.

If you move forward on this, make sure you have layers upon layers of checks and balances here.