If that investor hadn't planned it carefully and re-invested that money into the property or even the purchase of another then a recapture fee would hit them hard. 

Just wondering, if buying a lot and building a duplex, triplex, or quad plex is a good option in today's market?

No idea.. nor do I care :)   Ohhhhhh snap. 

The cold truth is no one cares.

Was wondering if I could turn one of my spaces into an assisted living multi-tenant facility as it’s in a great area for it and can be changed with a reasonable rehab.

Regarding leverage - use it carefully!

What I've gathered so far, is that it is more than likely a step in their process to change the electric utility back into PM's name (they took care of all bills on our behalf) by the move-out date.

Before purchasing a rental property carefully evaluate the appreciation potential.

Thank you for sharing your experience here; it’s a good reminder to be extra careful when dealing with properties like this.This post has definitely made me realize how important it is to double-check zoning and property classifications before closing on a deal.

People care more about the appearance of kitchen appliances because they are in a public portion of the house as opposed to washer/dryers which visitors rarely see. 4.