The seller and I have built a solid relationship so we chat a lot about the house and the deal.

As long as you had a good relationship with them, it's definitely something to consider!

Find a local bank (portfolio lender), develop a relationship with them.

Now its time to convert... practice call scripts at least 4-5X/week and speak to as many leads per day as possible.These calls should be focused around building and maintaining relationships.

BUT, this was a stale deal with strong broker relationship AND very uncommon.1% is the standard I hear. 

The tenant needs to move ASAP due to fleeing an abusive relationship (needing to move ASAP is a huge red flag).She earns $3000 / mo as a stripper and receives about $6,000 in education loans every 6 months (in year 1 of 4 for education).

@Carl West,Most banks provide similar services but difference lies on the relationship your able to establish with your banker.

The USA should hedge it's bets and keep positive relationships with its closest trading partners and neighbours.

The use of trusts becomes particularly compelling considering the ever changing relationship dynamic.A loan from the parents to the children's venture might make a lot of sense.As a general rule however, I don't recommend lending money to family or renting to family (or close friends). 

A broker that I have a long-term relationship brought me this deal.