@Dave Foster   @bill ExeterMy view is without violating any irs rules your best option may be to live in the property 2 years and use the exemption.  

I highly encourage everyone to view the property before putting money down, but that's not ideal for many of them, so I do allow them to rent "sight unseen," but I am very open with them to ensure they don't show up and back out.1.

When we viewed the property it appeared that the water meter is not connected.

@Diogo Capela can give a more detailed view on some of the legal adventures we had with this property but, to summarise, my key learnings from this deal to date: 1) Get confirmation that the entirety of the property is on the Camara (town hall) plans and fully legal.

It’s always insightful to exchange views!

You will want to consult with a lawyer.In regards to your last two questions here's some background on what makes a contract valid and enforceable:Offer: A promise to do or not do something within a certain time period Acceptance: A clear and direct statement that all terms and responsibilities are accepted Consideration: A legal and adequate inducement given in exchange for the promise Capacity: The parties to the contract must have the legal capacity and competency to contract Awareness: A party must be aware of the contract Legality: The contract must be legal in the jurisdiction it will be operating in***Not legal advice*** Steps I would take: -Review contract in detail to understand each counterparties responsibilities (if you are not aware)- Email a copy of the lease to each of the tenants listed on the lease and reiterate lease expectations for termination notice, rent payment etc. - If the lease was signed via Docusign (other esign may have same ability) - you can go to the envelope, go to history and view the IP addresses for each action taken.

Hi @Tyler Bolton I hope I can help clarify given I see a lot of muddled points of view on these matters online.  

i understand that's very general and each is a case by case basis; we've viewed a couple of them.

Neither that course, nor City Park are really all that great, using that space for a true park is, in my view, a great move for the city. 

The national western stock show is going on now through 1/26 so you still have time 😅Whether you go for the food, shopping, rodeo viewing, pony rides, dog shows, or the intense bull riding…there really is something for everyone.