But a lot of that involves a business decision more so than a legal decision. 

The lease is a legally binding document and every property manager has the right to charge a fee if the lease is broken.

With all of the "high rollers" and influential legal types in Magnolia, they will find a way to get the Bridge replaced.

A successful short-sale typically benefits the borrower (homeowner) in the following ways: it can give them more time in the house (and payment-free); it is better than a foreclosure from a credit report perspective and wold allow him to obtain a new purchase loan for a new home in the future more quickly as compared to having it go through foreclosure.I would encourage you both to reach out to a local realtor with short-sale experience and have them facilitate the transaction, it would not cost you or the owner the commission as it would be paid out of the bank's proceeds.No, in a short-sale I would definitely not offer any payments to him directly that are not known and approved by the bank, you can get yourself in hot water and probably legal trouble by doing that on a short sale.

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***Oh and save your ad  posting regarding the parking on the street in case if your tenant or you go to the legal route. 

What are your thoughts on its legality?

The legalization of cannabis in various states has created a niche in the real estate industry where the value of properly zoned lands and properties have been increasing at an astounding rate.

It's tax law, so there are numerous exceptions, restrictions, and extensions on that "section 121 exclusion", but that's the general concept.)Since the property was gifted to you, you have the the gifter's basis in the property.

Does it pass all of the requirements for a legal apartment — egress, window size, etc.