It is technically physically and legally possible but it is not the norm.

Even if they could technically get out of paying you, its bad business.

If you can't I would go talk to a lawyer because, technically, they signed you into a contract without your permission. 

Nothing he said is technically wrong, its just not the best practice for the scale you are working at.I'm not saying he isnt smart or that you should find someone else to get advice from but I see this happen very often.

recently purchased a 4plex in HB, Ca.We are on state farm insurance and everything is fine, decided to shop around and noticed that USAA is lower with similar level/amounts.USAA however required that all tenants i forget the exact phrasing but something like "tenants for at least 6months"Now i said that my tenants have been there for over 10 years, and are technically on month to month now.

Let the technicalities on the late fees go, find the best middle ground solution for both of you, and offer her a bonus to find a new place as you'd rather salvage your relationship and it isn't worth having this come between you two.Chalk the loss of fees and possible rent for a move out bonus as a relatively inexpensive lesson learned about renting to family/friends.

It's unlikely that any actual tax would be due because of the increased $11.18 million lifetime exclusion, but you're supposed to track the exemption used and technically have a filing requirement.

Hey @Alison Crawford - If you can clear $200,000 by selling it, and can earn $6,000 a year renting it, you're technically getting a 3% return on your equity. 

However, the contract for sailing a property is technically only for a time period ( in my case 6 months).

Books/audibles that have helped get the mindset and technicalities at this point are:Long Distance Real Estate Investing by @David Greene How to Win Friends and Influence People 12 Rules to LifeRich Dad Poor Dad Think and Grow Rich [GAME CHANGER]Might I add that I was never much of a reader...?!