Is there a simple Finder's Fee template which contains enough protection to handle these common transactions?

I don't know why you're having a difficult time finding a bank to do a refinance for your investments.This is a very common and typical practice so I would suggest calling a few more banks or credit unions.

Is there a form I can get him to sign or just a 3 day notice to vacate is sufficient?

I notice that city's regulations often limit how much a developer can build on his property.

That's great info, yes I noticed the auction was expensive for the sub 150k houses but anything over that there were big savings to be had. 300k houses going for 200k etc.

Say you close in the fall, have it done year end, it may be next spring before people take notice of it.

In my mind, that didn't make sense because if you know how to access the information how did you not notice after managing the property for 18 years?

Hey @Jake Berwind, I noticed you posted this question about 3 months ago.

If so, and you have been give proper notice in accordance with the agreement then you have to leave.  

And no, this is not common but it does happen.