Pretty cut and dry with this one Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?

I understand the less supply means higher prices in housing but that statement only works itself out if there are buyers and those are drying up quickly.

He was inquiring on whether he is able to end the lease, sub lease, and or pay a portion of the remaining lease.Off the bat I would say ending the lease cut and dry is not an option.

In a short sale your excess debt will generally be forgiven. 

Conversely for my average clients my recommendations are based on their needs to cover their liability and excess coverage for their rental properties. 

Because my family owns a house with excess equity, I was able to secure a 1.79% interest mortgage to buy this property with zero money down.How did you add value to the deal?

I, along with all other owners, once had to pay a special assessment of $33k for dry rot work on the exteriors of all the units.Like the previous person stated, it's possible they don't have the funds or are being frugal which is good.

The law here in Ohio states that "Any security deposit in excess of fifty dollars or one month's periodic rent, whichever is greater, shall bear interest on the excess at the rate of five per cent per annum if the tenant remains in possession of the premises for six months or more, and shall be computed and paid annually by the landlord to the tenant."

When notified the selling agent said he will put down some quick dry and a bucket, but I believe this needs to be monitored more closely if it is not properly fixed. 

Some cheaper companies will still use the felt paper, but there are much better products available nowadays...that old felt paper will dry up after a decade and be basically worthless.