I am new to the concept of real estate investing and eager to learn more and immerse myself in the community and culture.

She never completed the renewal form.I screenshotted, printed, and filed it away as renewed for the year.

We've heard this question a decent amount recently, and I'm assuming that it's Nationwide due to the stats below: 2024 is the most apartment units completed in a single year since 1987.We're definitely no longer in the days of throwing up 3 blurry photos, pushing rents, and having 5-10 applications within a 3 day period (COVID era). 

One house has a $200/HOA, and the other has a $400 HOA. 

What do I say to them on the phone and how do I say it to them so that they agree to end the lease and leave in a peaceful manner?  

There is a unique tax deduction in the US called a “conservation easement.”It was designed by the IRS to encourage real estate owners to make pristine land, that could be enjoyed by the public, a conservation ground, and thus un-developable.In return, the landowner could treat the act of granting a “conservation easement” as tax-deductible.

When I click the cancel button on screen, nothing happens.

The seller owns an arborist business, has been in the home since the late 90s, and owns the house outright. 

The feedback was the same as what @Mike Lambert said. 

The duplex had carports and separate fenced backyard areas.