I tried to be nice and work this out privately offered them around 6k compensation package now they want like year of free rent (24K) and 8k in cash, these are section 8 tenants. 

In the mean time 100% of the owners ability to touch any cash is eliminated.

Some info:Original property purchase price ~$90k100% cash purchaseLooking to put the proceeds of the sale into escrow account (1031) and use it for a down payment to purchase another property of greater value (say we get $110k from the sale, so we can look for up to $380-400k approx. @25% down payment)Does anyone have any contacts to help facilitate a 1031 in NY?

Cost-Effective Entry:Buying a duplex often requires a lower down payment compared to purchasing a multifamily property (5+).

Equity is around 600K, We need 250K cash to help our sister.

If you're looking for an investment property that will cash-flow and appreciate I think Columbus is a great market to be in.

You also need to have cash or access to cash to buy Tax Liens.

If you take care of this is your cash flow and appreciation going to be much better long run? 

Purchase price: $293,000 Cash invested: $135,000 Bought this single family house, and I am currently in the process of renovating it.

I know that NY is more tenant-friendly and that the rent payments are made directly by "Arbor" and "DSS".