I’m also interested in rehabbing a few properties off of Salem or off Main Street by the river with the intention of moving into that neighbourhood as Dayton continues to develop.

He will try to down play everything, so you can't really trust what he says.

Need to rip that Band-Aid off first month they don't pay rent and as soon as legally possible for your state.Plan to move out, hope you're not being played, but it's typical buying time language. 

I'd guess he wants more money to play with right now, but doesn't need the whole thing to do whatever it is he is wanting to do. 

He is now 5 and will be starting kindergarten in the district in the fall so that's a huge incentive for us to stay and continue to rebuild financially.

You could continue to pressure the sale, but you may screw the deal.

5.Is continued employment likely? 

However, this comes into play if you've set aside for an HVAC and it is still running perfectly well at sale. 

Unfortunately, most real estate investors play on the outside but the ones who get the best deals are always on the inside.

If you want to play around with what your mortgage insurance would be based on your credit score, you can use this tool:mgic.com/ratefinderAgain, really impressive Brian, I wish you all the best.