Any secured loan is fine as long as we have the documentation.

Advise that you will update all documentation upon the unit re-renting.

We are simple looking for a documented method to determine if a furnace issue was the result of our tenant running out of fuel (thus sucking sludge into the system.Any suggestions????

On top of ironing out pay structure, I would 1000% create clear documentation of what expectations you have for your project, and how and when you expect your PM to meet them to ensure that you receive the value and service that you are paying for.

This program will be enforced to ensure compliance with the community's governing documents and to maintain the quality of life for all residents.

County recorded documents are necessary and sufficient, IMO, and until blockchain technology can show a better, faster, cheaper alternative, it is a non-starter. 

My assumption is that this is not their first rodeo and as such, their loan documents should have covered the need for permits for partial payments on the improvement amounts. 

The appraisal came from the court documents, which is why the $33k deposit.3.

Your lease is a very important document and it should spell out a lot of rights - both for you, as well as your tenant.  

I asked her to provide this document so we could agree on terms and sign and move forward.