Several years ago I heard of a young marine killed by flying tools he had in his vehicle (he had an accident his way to a job), so I refuse to carry anything of that nature in the back seat.

A split to 80/20 could be problematic because it doesn't reflect the Joint nature of the tax return and could be seen as a step transaction if she was to only do an exchange on her 80%.Owning as Joint tenants is certainly a possibility and in fact the one that matches the tax return. 

I agree with the others on month to month only so things can naturally shake themselves out with those who want to stay and those that don’t without being bound to people who want to make your life hell!  

Do you already know the eviction procedure in your area?

I would need to know a bit more about the properties before I could say if it was good or bad.As far as hurricanes, they are no more an event than other natural disasters, earthquake, wildfire, etc.  

I know its natural gas and ran off monitors it looks like from the pictures.

I'm a doctor so these conversations come naturally to me, it's just that your diagnosing the home owners needs and wants rather than the patients health. 

Contact Clerk of Court and ask about the procedure.

I have found that I have to be careful with this as it is human nature for people to be negative to others and try and hold you back.

Check out your local landlord-tenant laws to make sure you are following proper, legal procedures.