I think the before vs after pictures really speak primarily to your experience and ability to execute a project so it can help lenders gain comfort with future projects and allow you demonstrate what level of detail you except out of your contractors.

The longer it stays in the same taxpayer name before changing it, the better.I would also suggest you speak to your CPA before making any decisions.

Section 8 is hear to stay.

They sell you a package to enter and then find you people to stay and never paid you back!

One way would be to get the real estate under contract, then bring an experienced partner in who also has access to capital, and stay in the deal as a minority equity partner.

Since this situation was so egregious (IMO), I would either boot them out now, or at least have a serious talk, real serious....If you're going to let them stay I would just get a really deep cleaning done, maybe a couple, and then replace carpet after they're gone.

I plan to stay overnight for a weekend trip in the next week or so. 

I personally would stay away from condo-tels as they will be even worse and you'll have less opportunity to cash flow. 

He likely needs to stay where he is, save up money for a downpayment on his own, and buy when HE is ready.He's not ready. 

@Abby Chapman I would stay clear of NewWestern/Net Worth.