Overall, I think he needs to be compromise a bit on that particular proposition. 

Ask her if everything is okay .Hear her out listen even if it’s irrational even if she’s a lunatic .don’t say much keep repeating” I understand your point” “I see what you mean  “ let her air out her grievance and see if some compromise can be made with her .

When you start digging out a basement that was never meant to be one, you stand a chance of compromising the integrity of the foundation by exposing or undermining the footers, removing soil that was used for stabilization purposes, etc.

Already compromised a lot.Not happen with knob and tubes in wallFor this house .

Don’t compromise your standards

That could be a good compromise between holding and selling; you don't have the high closing cost of a re-fi, you can take the cash out if you need to to jump into a new great investment, but put it back when you don't need it.And of course, how would you rather spend your time?

I don't compromise on that.

You wouldn't be able to protect yourself via an LLC so how would you be able to do this without compromising so much personally?

A reasonable compromise is to invest in a good out of state market where you have some existing connections that can help you jump start the networking process. 

I reckon the best ethical compromise is to buy a quadplex; live in one and rent out the rest!