In many instances a large portion of the rent is almost guaranteed to hit your pocket each month - again, this may not cover the full amount but they are consistent payments coming in (paid by the government).

(Marketing isn't rocket science but doing it consistently is apparently one of the hardest things in the world. ;)  This one is great on Audible, he has a good narration voice.For negotiation, I highly recommend "Never Split the Difference" by Chris Voss. 

I know that she will get hit hard with taxes if she sells them both and I know that she is awful with money and having consistent monthly income with a baby would be a huge benefit to her.

The people who consistently invest over long periods of time irregardless of economic conditions.  

The only investors that are consistently buying properties in Edmond are buying almost retail priced properties in cash or with large down payments to make the cashflow numbers work.

It’s possible to get into the big leagues with consistent determination and focus, often faster than you may think.

Driving For DollarsDriving for dollars consists of driving around neighborhoods looking for homes that seem to be vacant or in distress.

One we just inherited was consistently late so we raised the rent by $100/month & hoped she would leave, but she paid the extra & then was on time.

Feel free to reach out and I would be happy to help with any portion of the process and I work with all of these lenders on a consistent basis. 

Here's a post to give you ideas to find them: https://www.biggerpockets.com/member-blogs/10850/84894-where-can-i-find-investorsKeep in mind, this will take time and consistency!