I certainly wouldn't put them in a rental unless forced.

Still seems like there are good forced appreciation opps all over.

Hood is one of/ maybe THE LAST place they'll be cutting forces at.

Half of those folks are in the labor force (others are retired, kids, college students, stay at home parents).

If taxes aren't being paid you could be more forceful and send a letter stating "you're delinquent taxes could cause you a foreclosure which would taint your credit score.

I do plan on being selective and not forcing things, chasing motivation.

What are the rentals in the area/ Please be very careful with your capital and do not try to force a deal  

I also have this sentence:  In addition to forfeiture of earnest money to Seller or return of earnest money to Buyer, Buyer and Seller shall both have the option of enforcing specific performance of this contract or any other remedy allowed by law or equity.Does this mean that I can still be forced to buy or pay other damages after forfeiting my earnest money if the deal falls through?

I generally use a forced sale for assets, you obtain two appraisals and sell at the average of the two, provisions of selecting appraisers, time the asset is held.

If they have forced you to this point... you might as well follow through.