The one tenant having given notice may be a bargaining point for you a little on price...or maybe more depending on the condition of the unit. 

Nathan do you have different price points depending on the 'paw score' PetScreening gives?

@Brody Veilleux yes you can have deferred taxes from regular operating expenses, but it depends on cost of building.

Depending on the applicant's country of origin, this can give you insights into their credit history abroad.3.

Be sure to clarify all aspects of the financing and closing costs as well, as these can vary depending on the type of property and deal structure.Finally, while off-market deals can sometimes seem quicker, it’s important not to rush through the process.

Depending on your loan structure I'm not even sure you could legally offer a personal guarantee outside of the loan for that money without committing mortgage fraud, as anything that could hinder the ability of the primary lender to recover their principal is supposed to be declared during their diligence period, and any material changes up to the point of taking the loan are supposed to be disclosed as well.

Depending on these regulations, you might need to maintain a means of exit from the basement unit, such as a separate entrance to the outside, or ensure that the stairs remain accessible but secure.

I think you can resolve this issue by digging beneath the frost line in 4 places beneath the basement floor or crawl depending on which one you have.

Of course, with all things, the answers to all these matters will depend on the circumstances.California tends to have more laws on the books and requirements and restrictions that it can be a good idea to form a CA LLC for out of state property so that you as a CA resident are covered, and to try to have your contracts fall under the purview of CA courts.

Quote from @Maria Eloisa Panciles: It depends on what kind of loan you are aiming for.