@Dexter HookesTrenton is probably the best bet for reasonable purchase prices.

Most banks seem to be at at a standstill with the coronavirus.For the smaller loans local banks will be your best bet but you will need to be a strong borrower with good cash reserves. 

I know the lender would be my best bet for this question but wanted to hear thoughts from the crowd.

The court may be willing to hear this case if presented as a matter of squatters / hold over versus not non-payment related.Your best bet may be going after mom legally.

Longer leases only benefit the tenants as they tend to leave whenever they want, so all you’ll be doing is guaranteeing no rent increases for the next couple years (and actually a rent reduction if you agree to the discount).If they’re really saving up to buy a house of their own, they won’t likely be moving anyway until they’re ready to buy (and then they’ll move out the moment they do buy).I’m betting they’ll stay whether you discount the rent or not.

This is great to hear.It sounds like local bank/credit unions will be my best bet.

Local banks and credit unions will often have looser underwriting for balance sheet loans, i.e. ones they keep on their books versus selling to fannie and freddie. 

(No, I'm not taking any bets on that, but I can dream, can't I?)

Versus a private message, which goes to the person you are messaging. 

They are your best bet.