Tell them you can't afford to keep rents that low and ask if they're willing/capable of handling a major bump or if they're willing to move out.

First, they probably can't afford it.

If it is such a great deal you shouldn’t have a problem finding a willing partner.I don’t mean to discourage you from investing, I think it’s awesome that you are trying to figure out ways to make something happen even though on paper it looks like you can’t afford the house.

Both the parking and garages or rare in the area It was given to us from my wife’s ex in laws (long story there ) but has a mortgage of about 145K and a mass health lien is 25K.

Rockford's affordability allow a sizable HELOC to cover most down payments. 

I live in San Diego so am looking for an out of state investment because I am not able to afford a SFH here as they are too expensive.

I quickly found a great agent through my realtor that would write separate and affordable TWIA Windstorm and Flood policies and I am on the beach.

We were looking for affordable markets with opportunity and moved to Jacksonville FL. 

Maybe, if this was the arrangement you had with him regarding monitoring your health, but still only if he had a significant reason to get concerned.One other thing. 10 lbs was likely a realistic goal. 50 lbs?

Finally, it was a price that I could afford.