I think they should do what the divorce agreement stipulates and stop trying to play games.

Trying to go for market rent isn't the right play for me but I would give it a $50 bump or so as @Bill Brandt said.Nothing wrong with having the conversation and see how it goes then make decisions after both a conversation and inspection.Also, well done on the analysis. 

Not everyone is playing by the same rules today.I have been doing this for 20 years and would not consider doing an eviction on my own today with all the crazy local rules. 

I just remind her this is a long term play for early retirement and we really don't need the money today. 

If so, it could be more of an appreciation play.

He certainly does have an extensive play list of helpful topics.Thanks again and best of luck to you!

Maybe play dumb a little "I don't know if I'm in the right place..."

@Scott Goulet doesn’t your homeowners insurance come into play here?

The hot Texas sun is blocked and kids can play all year.

@Thomas Kelly I would offer 130k, sell it for 150k, the end buyer gonna spend 20k between rehab & closing cost, all in for 170k, which is roughly 70% ARV You can play with those numbers a little bit but I wouldn’t go much higher than that because you’re in Illinois and you can’t wholesale there, you gonna have a to double close which increase your cost.