As a long term tenant I thought that they might have been interested in purchasing the single-family attached home as their children are still attending school. 

Thank you so much everyone for inspiring me.

@Sunny HonThank you for the inspiration I will continue to look for houses.

House hacking is by far the best strategy to get started in my opinion and much easier if you are younger without children (not that it can't be done but a little more sacrifice required). 

Hearing all of the great stories and possible outcomes from your stories has fully inspired my aspirations!

Hello and thank you for any and all suggestions in advance,I have a friend (wife with a husband and two children) who purchased a home two years ago using a private money loan at 12% with the plan of refinancing after twelve months. 

I have been chasing the children of the original owner to try to negotiate something

You're story is truly inspiring and gets me for fired up to start.

By the time you get enough replies to find the inspiration to do it the property will likely be under contract with the way real estate is moving right now.

I would suggest reading Rich Dad Poor Dad for some inspiration.