I also converted the other side of the property (it's a functioning duplex) into an Airbnb / Short Term Rental.

Charge a one-month nonrefundable Holding Fee or Rservation Fee.Document it well, so if they try to take you to court over it, you are covered.

Not a major rehab - flooring, paint, and some misc. work  - not a full blown renovation.PS: I wish BP could really have a search function because the current one sucks. 

@Timothy Fortin As Michael's superb content here and elsewhere emphasize, cost segregation services are tightly intertwined with broader tax functions typically provided by accountants.

Here is a link to a PA court's website FAQ.

It is a license violation for an agent not to pay off a court judgement.

Additionally, some tenants have refused to leave the property when their voucher expires, leading to housing court issues.

You will want an attorney and try and get it through federal court as district court will take 3+years (if you are near the city expect 5 years then several years to evict)Through federal court you may be able to get it done in 2-3 years.I strongly recommend you offer a nice cash for keys package.

The difference in being able to apply more money to the HELOC functions exactly like making a big chunk payment to a mortgage, which significantly reduces the interest accrued over time. 

I was confused and then he disclosed he had to go to court 12 years ago and was found not guilty, however had to register as a sex offender.