Although total remaining lease value was 100k it was better to take the  money now and use the 40k for leasing commissions, a few months lost rent on the space, and tenant improvements for the new tenant.If the former tenant was pushed too much on the buyout they might eventually file bankruptcy and the landlord gets much less and waits longer for the money.  

Remember there is a good bit of lost revenue if you go through an eviction and what you seem to have is a pretty good renter.I am interested in what you have done.

Now I have nice places that are sitting vacant for up to two months, even with price reductions.I don't know how many jobs were lost because many lived here but actually worked in other parts of the country.

That's what has happened to date.I have not meet the agent before this.I know from other agents, one month is standard when they lost, show, qualify, etc.I think if they bring the most qualified tenant, I would be fine with a commission/fee. 

I remember my teachers looking down on me like I was a lost cause.    

The fact she didn't tell be to get lost when I told her my offer was a good sign I think.

. :)Josh, they hit early this morning (usual tactic with a historical note) and lost the battle before noon, great defense, good job! 

Here is the latest we're finalizing details on:Purchase price $25,000, with $5,000 downRent $550Land contract $377 (5 year payoff, 5% interest rate)HOA $125/moProperty taxes $67/mo Maintenance/lost rent $41/mo.  

However we didn't so we have to make up for lost time!  

Doing this I've lost a couple of properties in a multi-offer situation, so my question is this:Is your initial offer always a low ball offer to make the math work or is your initial offer always full ask and then you utilize the home inspection to negotiate to your target price?