It has been built with several different types of materials, and seems to be held together by caulking.  

It was a mistake to rent to your friends, but you probably have or currently are learning this now.Unless your properties are held in a 501(c)3, your real estate investing is a for profit business.  

Josh I have held commercial assets in LLCs for 11 years.  

So far RE investing has held my attention pretty well. 

As other have said, read the forums, listen to the Podcasts and read the blogs.I would also recommend the local REIA - www.digonline.orgIn fact, this Thurs evening there is a large exhibit being held by the REIA where there will be over 65 vendors including lenders.

., the offer would be held open for a certain period of time, and you could enter into the contract at your option. 

A little less if you can negotiate seller held seconds.3.

Deposit and LMR are held by landlord, tenants work out any payment between them when one leaves.

Remember, these "wholesalers" are not licensed, not held to any standard, are usually out for a quick buck, and doubtfully have any E&O insurance.

I held a real estate broker license for about 30 years but never did that full time.