In the beginning I'd recommend using a reputable GC, as you become more experienced you may (or may not) want to manage your project.personally before interviewing GC's I'd educate myself on Michigan contractors license laws and requirements.

We just bought a home with an "in law suite" apartment.

Check your state laws to see what is allowed and use a state-specific lease.

Quote from @Melanie Baldridge: Newton's law of tax: What goes down must come up.Everyone enjoys the sweet benefits of bonus depreciation, but what happens when you sell?

ONe would want to know what the resolve of the current HOA board is and do they have money to litigate this or willingness to do so.the 98 CCRs are valid .. so it will come down to a trier of fact and case law I guess if they sue you.

The contract I could find says the following:```...together with the right of ingress and egress at all times for the purpose of mining, drilling and exploring said land for oil, gas and other minerals, and removing the same therefrom.And said above described land being now under an oil and gas lease originally executed in favor of [Oil Company], Chicago and now held by [Oil Company] it is understood and agreed that this sale is made subject to said lease, but covers and includes of all the oil royalty and gas rental or royalty due and to be paid under the terms of said lease.It is agreed and understood that of the money rentals which may be paid to extend the term within which a well may be begun under the term of said lease is to be paid to the said [purchaser], and in the event that the said above described lease for any reason becomes cancelled or forfeited, then and in that event, the lease interest and all future rental on said land, for oil, gas and mineral privileges shall be owned jointly by [owner] and wife and [purchaser] each owning & interest in all oil, gas and other mineral in and upon said land, together with interest in all future rente.This sale is made for and in consideration of the sum of Ten Dollars, cash in hand paid, the receipt of which is hereby acknowledged.To have and to hold the above described property, together with all and singular the rights and appurtenances thereto in anywise belonging unto the said [owner] heirs and assigns forever, and we do hereby bind ourselves, heirs, executors and administrator to warrant and forever defend all and singular the said property unto the said [purchaser] heir and assignee against every person whomsoever lawfully claiming or to claim the same or any part thereof

I obviously can't pick and choose what score to accept due to the Land Lord tenant act laws.

Recommend cash for keys here (like you already tried) and getting them to sign a termination of lease.If the lease period ended and they are on month-to-month typically you have leverage (depending on what your lease says, or local laws) to end the lease at the end of the month given prior notification.

You never know the weird laws in other cities.Tomorrow I will call a bunch.Just thought someone here may have experience in the area and could make a recommendation.

Pay for 2 hours consultation time from an attorney experienced in contractor real property law (if you don’t know of an attorney contact me and I will provide a referral) to understand the specific applicable laws, the risks, and potential costs2.