Sellers don't want to go down at all even though we try to offer good terms. 

If the trust mentions the real property, but you never actually transferred ownership of it into the trust, likely the trust terms don't govern it yet. 

The beach houses in this area are expensive, and may not be the best investment in terms of rental income, but we would really enjoy going there when it's not being rented out.

Connect with a notary on a video callNotaries typically get connected with signers in as little as 2 seconds and are available 24/7.6.

I quickly learned that just because I signed a term sheet doesn't mean it's set in stone.

I hope many others see this and understand why I post 100 X a week, never do business without a team in place that has a long-term mutual benefit. where in oh 

You also should prepare yourself (financially and otherwise) for this tenant to holdover at the end of the term.

Is that typical for your market or below average?  

But, unfortunately, most people ordering appraisals these days (typically AMCs - appraisal management companies) don't pay enough for good appraisers to accept their assignments, and therefore, many appraisal reports lack good results.

@Graeme HarrisGive notice to the tenants and any unknown occupantsWe typically have an attorney handle this as it is more powerful when it comes from them in my opinion.If you do it yourself I would either send certified mail or hand deliver it to them and acknowledge receiptYour location may have specific rules on what is considered service