I also interpret that clause as "Initial Possession" as it pertains to the lease start date up to 7 days after, which in my opinion is not what they are arguing but I am not a lawyer.Do they have any sort of claim to their money back or should I just wait them out and see if they are trying to "bluff" me?

That's rust and oak tannin stains.

At 2.5mill I’m guessing River Oaks area, maybe prime woodlands Mansion?

.- Perform sewage line inspection every five years, especially with old, established trees in obvious vicinity to sewer line, maple root systems are typically shallow and extensive (<5 feet)/oaks go deeper and never stop growing even if the tree branches keeps getting trimmed back (>5 feet).- Monitor typical icicle build-up, watching for insulation/roofing degradation.- Glyphosate weedkiller application 2x yearly, early spring, midsummer in problem areas.- Check window trim for wood rot (I have a constant bone to pick with window replacement companies that offer window wrapping for older homes, completely hiding existing trim as it degrades further and lets in more cold air!)

So, we're thinking of buying a duplex in IL, in maybe Lake Bluff and house hacking it while he's there.

The new investor owner loves it & picked up the rear lot (66x100 with rear lane access) for $2,000 at the tax lie auction.The one below was built in 1830 & it's supposedly haunted BUT the now long term tenants love it....the wall studs & floor joists are adzed Oak tree trunks.Again we rented it until paid off & the current rental income is high & the contractor tenant does all the maintenance/restoration hoping to eventually buy it. 

Bonus question: paint hollow core oak doors white to match trim or replace?

I see you're from Sherman Oaks.

I don't mean to rain on your parade, but the Dew Drop Inn is in Central City right across the street from Harmony Oaks, formerly known as the C.J.

But you should try and determine as much as possible on your own first so you have a pretty good idea as to what'll come back.2) I recommend you reach out to @Terry Campbell at Live Oak Bank.