Definitely food for thought.

Take it with a grain of salt as I have not read every word of this post in super detail - but I get the meaning.  

This sort of just sounds like they're using your money to get a really great rate for the work they're already doing.Would it make sense to have them work for a deep discount to keep food on the table and split profits?

I'm just stuck in the rut of just analyzing right now so... take my thoughts with a grain of salt. 

I'm not sure what happened between you and this prior landlord, but I hope that we can have a good relationship with each other as we move forward, out of respect for each other and our families who you and I work to put food on the table for.

Maybe throw in a small laundry soap vending machine...or even a food/soda vending machine. 

It isn't cash flowing, but I wonder if it's a good opportunity given that:1)  I'm paying $2600 rent each month anyway2) I could use my VA loan for a 0 down payment purchase of a ~$1.25M quadplex in SF3) Area is up-and coming w/ new Whole Foods, etc; chance for appreciation4) Long-term tenants in high demand area, no concern of vacancy5) The units are below-market rent (could likely increase at least $1500 total)Would greatly appreciate any feedback (please note, numbers below are approximate).

I guess it's like being a city food inspector and you know what restaurants you aren't going to eat at, even though everybody is raving about how good the restaurant and food is.

:)  I'm not terribly familiar with Denver but we normally eat at Watercourse or Native Foods... both vegan restaurants with (what I think is) wonderful food (not just salad). 

Throwing this out there as food for thought- if you only are going to hold for 3 (assumed), what if you could get a 3 Yr I/O, to maximize cash flow?