Quote from @Min Zhang: In terms of cash flow, depending on the market you are interested in.

Says him and two others will be staying.

I hope that in a year or two I can offer advice too!

I've experienced enough blatant shady practice lately that I pondered another direction, but I've never been much of a quitter and can't continue to call these slimy b****rds out on their crap.Anyone willing to throw a word of advice or two, pass down some deal overflow, need some legwork or even a random favor; please let me know.Cheers and thank you in advance,Jeremy Shrivetime 

I'm exploring an opportunity to purchase a property in close proximity to two duplexes that I own.

@David Kim - a good place to start is your REIA:https://delreia.com/Also, finding a local agent (or two) here on BP is also a good way to meet more investors. 

I believe you get two free reports on the unpaid version of BiggerPockets, which is what I have 

Bear in mind my previous comment about the difference between the two.

So it seems to me your two questions can be answered without any need to involve seller. 

There are two big “kickers” in this deal that demonstrate the get rich with low risk real estate strategy.