I'm guessing the lawyers said he can't use complicated compensation structures like waterfalls. 

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They are offering two months of rent as compensation (around a total of $3 for me).   

There should be clear language there about compensation for properties found on or off market. 

Change your mindset from that of a victim to that of the investor and look for the solution.

If they go month to month you need to be compensated for the risk.

And then it will cost you a lot of time and effort to compensate the loss of income.

I would like to compensate the general contractor for the advice.

If the water bill is $100 a month, increase the price by 20% (or whatever you decide is fair) to compensate you for the time required to split and bill and to cover additional use when tenants squander the utility.

The property management company should be compensated directly from the retirement account for their services, and all income generated by the property should flow back into the retirement account.3.