Or find a local design firm that has done cabins where they can show you proven rent results from cabins they've designed and have them charge you by the hour. 

Ultimately, you want to be fair and firm.

There is no long haul imo how many other currencies do you know of that a government will allow unregulated, untaxed, and and untraceable?

It’s also important to remember that allowing partial payments without a plan can set a bad precedent, so it’s best to handle this firmly but professionally.For the future, collecting the first month’s rent in full before move-in can help avoid situations like this.

(I might call her back to ask her to remind me why this made legal so uncomfortable.)I ended up going with Titan rather than Solera only because when I called another law firm, they said they have a close working relationship with Titan and would recommend them. 

If I were you, I’d consider chatting with a property management firm active in that area...SlateHouse Group’s name comes up in local investor circles now and then...just to get a sense of what rents are really doing on the ground.

My firm goes to 75% on a cash out, as long as all seasoning requirements are met.

And you now know this, but never, ever, neglect to have a firm contract and SOW in place again.

Having worked in corporate architecture firm for 13 yrs before opening my own firm, I understand your basis @Jay Hinrichs and it's totally accurate.

@David DachteraDavid, like Chris I also work in finance - I'm a financial analyst and set rates for a utility company and do financial analysis for a private equity firm.