Normally, we would say no and wait until the end of the lease but due to the situation and hardships we would inspect for pets and pet damages.

I want to know is it more cost effective or easier to purchase the property alone and put it in a mortgage in our name or purchase the LLC from him that holds the property within it.

.🔹 Property Tax Relief – If your property is severely damaged, you may qualify for reassessment and potential tax refunds.

On the other hand, tenants tend to cause damages when moving these appliances in/out, so having them in place may be safer.I recommend you look at what others are doing in your community and price point.

Residents in flood-prone areas were offered newly built, elevated homes on safer ground in exchange for transferring the title of their damaged original homes to the city. 3.

Seems like you should not have to but showing they broke house rules leading to damage may help. 

Less Desirable Areas: Are there neighborhoods we should avoid or areas where BRRRR might be less effective?

We get just as frustrated because the system is a bit "broken":(I believe the team is in communication with you about your options - just be sure to also let us know your choice to secure the property to deter squatters as cost-effectively as possible.

Ordinarily those tenant vacated damages would be too remote, but it sounds like they were contemplated by both parties at the time of contract.Were I in this situation I would be looking to state law to determine if the EMD is truly the extent of my potential liability as a buyer. 

Raleigh is in a flywheel effect.