You really don't want to buy this liability if you aren't being paid for it.Either way, Seller will be stuck with disclosing the unpermitted work to future prospects which should be motivation to resolve the issue.

Hey Elias, we aren’t currently receiving benefits.

you'll be fine you aren't the first person to get an eviction in columbus. get an attorney and sell and get a property in a better area. what zip code is it in? 

They will run up the bill when they aren't paying for it. 

Then at the end of the month/quarter you just have to do the math to deduct their usage from the total and bill it how you want.Best option for me going forward is to simply not look at properties that aren't individually metered already haha

He'll need to set the heads, run the lines, hook up the lines, ensure a vacuum, pressure test, and release refrigerant, perhaps even adding some.The contractor knows he's not making a ton of money, and even though his margins aren't there because you're supplying the units, he needs to factor in you calling him and expecting warranty service if something runs afoul.

Make sure you aren't cutting corners.

I'd reduce the size of your units and stick more to 1 bed and 2 bed than what you have the numbers aren't really looking good on this deal. 

However, some elections and decisions can be made during tax preparation that could benefit you but most clients aren't aware of these small changes that saved them money.I would say focus on the relationship, if it's a good relationship and you trust them then keep working together.

City regulations aren’t allowing for any more str licenses, but we could still rent it out as a 30-day rental without needing a license.