Of course, easier said then done, and evictions and issues/extra expenses pop up, but if you keep the long term vision, it tends to build on itself quite nicely.

Find anyone really to sign a quit claim or make them up, have it notarized (the notary's name is not on the GA notary list by the way), and then buy a property for $90k, you take a $8k hit on the fees, then you get back the overage paid to you by the city. 

I know quite a few investors that do mailers with success. 

These are quite literally opposing areas in nearly every facet.  

I don't particularly want to sell my share of this property as it has appreciated quite a bit since we've initially invested and I'm hoping I can eventually get him moved out to turn it into a full-time rental property. 

If the buyer does not have the financial ability to close, and won’t close without being able to flip the contract, then quite possibly the buyer has committed fraud. 

People always go for the cheapest financing, quit claim in to an LLC and go about their lives, when they've essentially done nothing to protect their personal assets. 

Think about the extra income you need on top of that to pay for retirement(if it's just quitting work early),  medical bills, and unexpected expenses.

CA that had very large recreational subdivision built in the 50s 60s  quite a few of those go.. 

They may just agree to cover them, especially if Landlord offers to eat the appliance costs if they cover the utilities.If that doesn't work and it is an issue for the tenants, I wouldn't do it.