As for structuring the deal, proposing to buy the single-family in cash with an adjusted purchase price could be a win-win, especially if you frame it as maintaining the seller's cash position for their settlement.

Could a return to independence help lower mortgage rates, or have other positive effects?

Has anyone been in a similar position, or has had success offering this type of agreement to a previous owner of a property who has not yet voluntarily vacated?

Had equity but couldn't access it.

And, if you’ve been in your house for a few years (or longer), there’s a good chance you’re sitting on a pile of equity — maybe even more than you realize.What Is Home Equity?

Use a payment processor to pay the original note and any wrap if there is a 2nd position secondary note that pays the seller the difference between their current mortgage and the total sale value. 

It only has positive cash flow due to concessions by the seller that will last about 2 years.Property values have seemed to drop in that area, so I'm doing something different by requesting a reassessment of my property taxes.

A negative review from a tenant could be a positive review for an owner.Networking: Use forums like BiggerPockets for recommendations, but conduct thorough research yourself.Initial ScreeningNarrow your list to 5-10 candidates by reviewing their websites and scheduling Zoom interviews.

Hi,I am an investor in single family homes and am interested to use my equity in them to start investing in multi unit shopping center retail.

Our business banker Is more than happy to lend, however there's more red tape to jump through that i was attempting to avoid by going with a private equity lender.