Maybe the formality and intensity with which you treat this issue will force him to stop smoking it. 

This is a great case study for why partnerships should be formalized with an operating agreement.

reason I asked is wanted to see if a judicial or non judicial state.

It is best to do exactly what you have done; post the "formal" notice to vacate so that your tenant understands you really do mean business in terms that she needs to move out.

@Andrew SavageNot an expert in this topic as I was taught not to pull from "formal savings" to invest. 

@M Blue ah, so formally you won't be purchasing again....you already own it (or your LLC does)...but you can refinance it in your LLC if you want.  

There's no formal partnership or payment structure, just a kind of deal by deal agreement we discuss.

You may have purchased a house with a living room and a large formal dining room yet tenants don’t need both.

Hello - I am interested in purchasing a home at a Judicial tax sale since the properties are said to be sold “free and clear”.  

I have VERY recently started acquiring property through judicial foreclosures, where I am bidding on the second position and acquiring the property subject to a first mortgage/DOT ( and a 6 month redemption period).