Thankfully you are not telling the usual horror story associated with making a emotional decision.  

What is the general best practice/policy for dealing with pest control like cockroaches in a shared building like a 4 plex?

I Would an investor even want a property they can't control for a few months?

To survive first there is absolutely on place in business for emotions (ever)  and second you need to develop very thick skin.

I want to own and control the full note.

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The property is under your control but you're not on title yet.  

I would not go 30 years to do a wrap. 2nd is that YOU are in control of the mortgage without having your name on it.Show the seller the benefits of getting some cash and he goes away.

If it's in an area where owners want to live and you're competing with buyers that create an emotional attachment to a home (and thus will pay for it) it can be tough to find what you're looking for.  

@David: Good point about not letting emotions get in the way (although hard to persuade wife to potentially move away from our current house given the hassle for her hahaha).