Cash incentive MIGHT help persuade him, but it would be to your benefit to just to let him know a general time frame of when you will need him next so you can have your place in line.

He just needs to know that he doesn't get to benefit financially now - his IRA benefits.  

What would be the benefits over a browser app that lets you keep a gazillion topics open in multiple tabs to gradually stuff into your brain?

Also, the previous landlord used several different colors of ink which leads me to believe he made that modification last second to benefit his friend. 

If there is a benefit to this regarding asset protection or anything else.

If you factor in closing costs it might be 3 years to start showing your benefits of a refi

I've been a subscriber to numerous podcasts and newsletters on the topic for some time and had a renal property under contract 2 months ago that financing fell through on but I'm looking to get started in the buy and hold area.

Now you get to enjoy reaping the benefits.

If you price the coin-op lower than comparable laundromats around town your tenants will appreciate the benefit (but likely not abuse it).  

See video I did on subject http://youtu.be/zjxxBBkIxhI it's geared more to the benefits of buyer, but for you if they don't pay you just evict.