Otherwise you are opening the door to pay transfer taxes and likely originate a new loan.

Then you've got the license fee ($200ish), joining a local Realtor association (~$150) and national realtor association if required by your local board (another $150), the local MLS access fees ($300), e-contract software ($80/mo), E&O insurance (maybe $100/mo).

When you inherit this property the mortgage will stay in place with the original persons on the loan. 

An eviction by an attorney is probably not as expensive as you have heard when you consider only legal and attorney fees.

Sixth, releasing after a tenant vacates may necessitate paying a Realtor fee.

He returns his original cash and comes out ahead $240,000.

What is basis or original purchase price plus how much you paid to fix it up?

Etc.I have access to the MLS and really want to take advantage of it to find deals and avoid assignment fees to wholesalers.

This would allow you to make material changes to the deed without risking qualified use being in question from the original exchange.

But back to your original question... just show them the numbers by comparison.