"I will buy at least one single-family home, duplex, triplex, or fourplex before the end of 2019") and then do it.

I rather fix the damage, have the neighbors insurance pay for it, and find a new Buyer once the issue is resolved.The important question is: After I say NO to the requested discount, if the Buyer decides not to proceed with the purchase, would the Buyer be entitled to receive their earnest money back or should I?

We immediately cut a path through the overgrown back yard that connects to the main island d bike bath.

On the third visit, end the conversation with something like, "By the way, you know I'm in real estate.

If you end up getting a Property Management company, they will typically have a lease (would still be a good idea to take their lease to your attorney for review)As for property management, hiring a company can make things a lot easier, especially if you’re managing from out of state.

Do you end up partnering with them. 

For me, I would just wait as a buyer until it falls out of contract then go in and buy it, or call the agent and be like "hey you know its a wholesaler who has it under agreement".... or simply put in a back up offer  I instruct my clients to do this all the time.. many times they move into first position when the first buyer flakes.. back up offers are the way to go.. in this situation.

@Steve BergeronDid you end up building them?

I will pay back the loan via the refi funds. 

I want to form my LLC structure properly first before buying my 2nd one hopefully before end of year.