My main concern for eXp is the cloud-based brokerage, this seems like it can be a positive and a negative for a new agent, and would love to hear more people's experiences as new agents with this model.The commission split seems better with eXp which leaves me as the KW being on the less money in my pocket side, which is my concern there.Thanks in advance for sharing your experiences and look forward to the discussion! 

Might be good to check and see how they setup and structure things. eXp is basically Keller Williams in the cloud, patterning that model might be easiest.

Mechanic liens go after the property you might want to turn this over to your title insurer this is a cloud on title.

For lots, you could implement a cloud base payment system, remove the attendant (if applicable), and most importantly secure a NN lease to guarantee and improve NOI.

Most tenants don't have 2 nickels to rub together, so unless they have free legal aid or a case strong enough that a tort chaser will take it on commission, you are unlikely to ever see the inside of a court room from the defendant's podium.

The likely solution here may require your friend to bring an action against the tenant for quiet title and to seek damages from him for clouding his title through a BS lien. 

@Jerel EhlertTo make your point, while not addressing anything I’ve said, you suggest I’m either not a lawyer or if I am, I’m an ambulance chaser.

Not to mention many in the Portland metro area get tired of the constant cloud and rain and will retire over in that area.. 

There are storm clouds building that could push rental income down in a hurry:1. 

So Even though there may be storm clouds on the horizon for the overall economy I don't know if that means you will be getting killer deals on properties soon.