Either way, the principle should be: recover reasonable costs (lost rent during turnover, marketing expenses, etc.) but don’t trap tenants in unrealistic penalties.Owner flexibility helpsIn your case, since you’d like to move back in, it makes sense to work out a modest termination fee and let the tenant go.

Many seeking parabolic, unrealistic, compounding returns.

I’m open to going out to state again but hoping to find a diamond locally, which seems unrealistic.

Deborah, you're right, 100% financing is often seen as unrealistic, especially for newer investors.

The thing is, from today's perspective 2015 prices in Milwaukee were HALF of what they are today.What helped me understand in 2015 was looking at sold listings for the last 6 months in my target area and realizing I would not have been happy with even the lowest prices, so my expectations were to beat 100% of the market - you could call that unrealistic.

Too many newer investors go out of state chasing returns and fall into the trap of: poor management, unrealistic expectations, real numbers and on paper numbers don't match, evictions, poor tenant quality, etc. its tough enough to invest in your own neighborhood.

I tried Facebook groups, Cold calling "We Buy in cash" Websites but they all offered like 40% of the ARV.So where else can i find real buyers not people looking to JV and others looking for unrealistic offers.

I am apprehensive about the strategy to reach out to them because if I disclose my closeness to the property then they may put unrealistic expectations for the sale. on the other hand I think sharing that information could allow them to see the fondness I have and be open to negotiations and potential sale because they see I will take care of the property and not just a guy looking for a deal.I am currently out of state from where the property is located for context.I am wondering if anyone has any good ideas to help this maybe run a little smoother and have a higher potential for success. 

The financial stress is very different and can result from making a bad purchase (overpay because of unrealistic underwriting or missed defects during diligence as examples), over leverage, over extension, contractors or vendors who steal or provide poor quality services.

If he is unrealistic after that tell him the doors always open.