I'm looking for a little feedback on an idea that i've been contemplating.

A good way to calm her fears is to approach the LL (a letter if she is chicken) and simply say that she contemplating on staying and renewing her lease and ask the LL if there is any problem in renewing under the same rents and conditions.I'm going to bet that since nothing has been said that nothing will be said and that the LL would welcome the inquiry.

Contemplating something like a cheaper duplex in Long Beach or looking for more units out of state somewhere.  

There are criminal penalties if folks screw this up, so anyone contemplating raising money from others should strongly consider getting the advice of a securities attorney before proceeding.

After contemplating, I finally decided that it would be stupid not to let him rent out a room given my current financial situation.

If you are new to it and contemplating using it, run away!

Bryan Hancock,I have contemplated this scenario.

I have been contemplating how to benefit from those leads.

Agreed, but collecting commissions is not without limitations in the distress market, which is a point worth evaluating when contemplating becoming a licensee.

That was an interesting deal that I contemplated as well.