If they say it's worth 200k and they want 200k...they likely aren't motivated.

I have great property management, an abundance of deals and plenty of motivation but contractor relations is my weak spot.

You're always going to be solving problems.Everyone's motivation and timeline to take on risk is a little different.

I always send them a text message receipt: "April rent received, thank you."

They could cost you tenants in the long run because they have no urgency in getting a job done and satidfying your tenants, their only motivation is to fix it as cheaply as possible and that's not always the best way to doCollecting rent is not the only thing a good PM does for you.

The original owner will profit most if the couple defaults and walks away so the original owner can sell the property AGAIN – I’m working to avoid that.How can I structure a deal that leaves the original owners clueless until I hand them their payoff money that my Motivated Sellers owe them?

Taking the time to thoroughly screen the 1 year tenants has worked well and has motivated the unseasonal turns.

The opportunity will be in seller finance since banks will be tightening up for some time and people will still be motivated to sell.  

The family is motivated and interested in owner-financing, so that's a plus. 

You are doing in the reverse order.NONE of these attributes you mentioned denotes motivation.Do people exist that are motivated that have those attributes?