so after reading all the posts, it sounds like his best bet is just to move on and walk away finding another place maybe coming back in future to keep contact with that person if he really wants that location… Correct me if I’m wrong, but my analysis from all this is that hiring a squatter would only be applicable in situations where the person who is occupying the residence never had a lease or contract therefore it is a rare circumstance where it would be a viable option. 

Hiring: Decide if you’ll manage the property yourself or hire a property manager.

If you just hire the cheapest or first PMC you speak with and it turns into a bad experience, please don’t assume ALL PMC’s are bad and start trashing PMC’s in general.

Maybe they bought too many properties and hire the wrong people to manage them.

That is why I do when I run into these issues, hire a professional to take the lead on it. 

The next time you're hiring an agent, you can always send me a message and I will give you some tips on what to look for when choosing one. 

The home buying process typically follows these key steps:Assess Your Finances: Review your credit score, savings, and determine how much you can afford for a down payment and monthly mortgage payments.Get Pre-Approved for a Loan: Work with a lender to get pre-approved, which gives you a clear budget and shows sellers you’re a serious buyer.Find a Real Estate Agent: Partner with an experienced agent who knows the local market and can guide you through the process.Search for Homes: Browse listings and visit properties that fit your criteria (location, size, price, etc.).Make an Offer: When you find a home you like, submit an offer through your agent, including contingencies (financing, inspections, etc.).Home Inspection & Appraisal: Once the offer is accepted, hire an inspector to ensure the home’s condition and the lender will order an appraisal to verify the property’s value.Secure Financing: Finalize your mortgage by submitting required documents and ensuring the lender clears you for closing.Closing: Sign the final paperwork, pay closing costs, and receive the keys to your new home!

In the process, you will be covering the tab for some nice family vacations  for whomever you hire to set up this structure.....My advice to anyone who wants to spend on anything beyond an LLC in the state in which they live or where the property is located should first be able to articulate the following:1.

I plan to do the trim flooring and painting myself and hire the rest out. 

But I did get some takeaways particularly in re: to hiring VAs (which I am now doing) and there were a few other tidbits about JVing that were helpful to learn.