If you are raising the rent I'd make sure its cut and dry and is at the end of their lease term, I wouldn't trust that notarization tid bit you got from someone else, if the lease is signed and executed its likely valid through the full term. 

My comments on the subject have to do with the validity and risks involved with loaning wholesalers EMD. 

I can pull it off even with super high gas prices in PNW.Also, in my experience, "career growth" in the W2 world is slow and agonizing... wouldn't count on it if you're an investor.

The other concerns that you have voiced are very much valid but they can be mitigated with the right sponsor. 

, but I hit the gas and bought it.Among the work that needed to be done was a new heating system. 

However, it's important to ensure that all requirements for a valid 1031 exchange are met, including identifying replacement property within 45 days of the sale and completing the exchange within 180 days.I would suggest you get with a real estate focused accountant asap to take care of this.

And new electric heaters and new electric water heaters, mean the gas bill for the central heat and shared water heater goes as well.

Not cool and validates my decision to term the old company.

The relative had a living trust and will granting family control should anything happen to her.We notified the mortgage company and they won't accept the trust documents as valid proof of ownership and are demanding that we get a probate document, a quitclaim or grant deed showing the title granting out. 

And one other thing I've noticed here - the really bad stuff - miswiring in electrical panels, unsafe gas installations, etc - tend to be done by people either doing it themselves or hiring their brother to do it because it costs way more than it should to do it with licensed people pulling permits because of all the BS they have to go through, which means they have to charge more money.