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So, we decided to ride it out and go through the legal process.

I will preface this with the fact that I have a legal background, specifically with estate planning and asset protection.

Many would be surprised to learn that about half of all states allow discrimination based on marital status, meaning a landlord can reject applicants that are not related and not legally married.As always, it's important to know the laws of your jurisdiction.

Negligence is only a cause of action when there is a legal duty owed. 

If the purchase is done in cash, as you mentioned, they’d have more flexibility, but they’ll still want to carefully consider the tax and legal implications of the subsequent sales.I hope this helps, and good luck with your client’s deal!

@Ryan Daniel  I will preface this with the fact that I have a legal background, specifically with estate planning and asset protection in relation to real estate investments.

One common approach is to form a legal entity, such as an LLC, where both of you are equal partners.

Our goal is to be perfect and since that is almost impossible, the next best is excellence.  

It's certainly not impossible, but it's probably going to take you more time and more deals to win one.Like you, this was my goal when I first started out.