Code Enforcement in my market has just recently started, as part of their tenant turnover inspections, to document the material composing the water inlet pipes where they enter into the basement. 

A certified letter is good because they sign for it, acknowledging receipt, any other forms of written communication you can get to document that they were notified of the hazard probably also helps. 

Another reason I'm somewhat stuck on the idea of real estate investing as an out-of-country investor is because I plan/hope to document the entire process and post some content on youtube etc.

The owner is a former mortgage underwriter and she is preparing documents herself and having her friend at a title company execute the sale.  

Again, in WA, we have RHAWA and their documents are pretty good.Early termination: does your lease say anything about this?

Go to Etsy and search for "rental property tracker," and you will find hundreds of nice spreadsheets to track 10-20 rentals, usually for under $10.Software has extremely helpful features like online payments, marketing syndication (click a button, and your property is advertised on multiple sites), electronic document review/signing, maintenance tracking, and owner reports.

In fact, when it comes to contracts, if there is vagueness the contract is to be interpreted in favor of the party that DID NOT write the document.

I have absolutely no intention of signing this document though know they will have some recourse to enforce the easement if need be.

Her lawyer is a bully, and has provided 0 documentation to support his #, but is holding firm to that number.

This is a test June Google Document