Reducing the cost of living will probably produce a commensurate drop in income, so this is not necessarily the way to go, just something to think about.Good luck to you.

Are you attracting families?

What incentives should I consider to attract an apprehensive property owner?

My direct marketing has primarily attracted sellers with "mild" interest in selling or sellers curious about what I would pay for their property.

I would like opinions on if i should finish the space and occupy it, or lease the bottom to a retail/office tennant, and occupy the top unit. and what are the best ways to attract commercial/office tennants?

If the solar array produces "extra" power during the day it basically causes the electric meter to run backward, providing power to the grid that the homeowner then gets credit for.Many solar companies offer longterm solar leases or "power purchase agreements" which involve minimal investment from the homeowner-- they own the panels, you just pay the solar company for the power produced.

So, we rented the property. ( Funny side note...it was the sign in the yard that attracted the renter that moved in )We want to do online bill pay which is another available feature- and we have two options: ACH and CC but the fees attached to that will be around 100.00 per month per tenant.

Should I go ahead and get rid of it, or is this something that may be attractive to tenants with kids?

I wouldn't rent a 2 BR to two couples (or even a couple and a friend), let alone 4 related adults.It all boils down to the type of rental you have and what type of tenants it will attract.

@Mike D'Arrigo You are correct, Jackson County has some very attractive places as well.