I understand the safest option is to have a lawyer review the lease, but I figured I'd try to answer my beginner questions here and not waste the lawyers time (and my money) on the "for dummies" explanation.Thank you!

I write and call my local and state political representatives weekly about this.

The owner representative (not an agent, just family) seems to not be a fan of this option because he does not understand it.Option 2: If option 1 does not work, or they are unwilling, the offer I see as valid for this property to make sense is about $290K plus taking over the solar loan.

Have you spoken to an immigration lawyer about your options? 

If you have not done so already ....Time to invest in kick *** accountant and lawyer.   

When you talk to finance people they act like they are lawyers.

In my opinion, Dallas represents more upside with lower risk, and is less expensive than Houston.

The building's Property Manager is sympathetic to the owners at large, but says they can’t do anything until instructed by the Board, and they indicated the building’s lawyers would only respond to Board members.

You may have your lawyer review the contract/property management agreement.

See who represents owners frequently in your jurisdiction and get set up with them.