If you want to introduce new rules or increase rents etc. they can simply withhold the rents and you go bankrupt.Not a good investment risk.

Things get complicated with tax treaties and also withholding on investment properties if you are overseas.No way would I touch rentals for MF at 40k a unit.

I am curious if I am understanding the only way a tenant in Texas has a right to withhold rent is if there is an amicable agreement between tenant and landlord or if the landlord fails to remedy a problem with the house that impacts the the safety and health of the tenants.I am trying to keep things simple and not complicated on this question. :)

My total cost with holding and construction was $925,000 roughly and I am getting a loan to refinance my HML of $640,000.  

At this point, I don't want to keep digging in our heels and possibly have her threaten us with legal action or "withhold rent for repairs," etc.

and now there is FIRTA which requires tax withholding on sales by non-residents/non-US citizens.Here's a list of popular countries, with restrictions:United States--- Purchases in some areas can require disclosure of principals and FIRTA withholding at sale time approximately 15%.United Kingdom--- 3% stamp duty on investment buyers and 15% tax if bought in name of shell company.Thailand--- Foreigners cannot buy freehold land....and only 49% (foreign quota) of certain condo projects. 

Issue Form 1099-MISC to him in January.Payroll means withholding taxes from his pay and turning those taxes over to the IRS. 

We can withhold taxes until the spring and then pay back the annuity (we have 60 days to pay back with no taxes) but we don’t know how soon a refinance or HELOC can happen.  

How do you deal with holding costs that exceed estimates?

She offered (and I agreed) to allow her job to withhold half her rent from her 1st of the month paycheck and the other half from the 15th of the month.