Many states are very strict about security deposits, sometimes with triple damages.

Did you get any additional security to guarantee repayment? 

It's great to see that the local REIA has regular meetings; I hope to get to one soon and make introductions.

@Youssef Menkhour congrats on securing your first property and negotiating on your second.I agree that landlord expect a negotiation after the inspection (as they know the repairs that are needed) but there are a few that wont budge.

Most Hard Money Lenders have a minimum of $50k.Here are two good resources to find lenders:https://www.scotsmanguide.com/Residential/LenderSe...https://privatelenderlink.com/You can bring in a private money lender to provide the $25k secured by 1st Trust Deed.Where is the property located ?

Without bringing up the lease again and aggravate him even more as he wanted to talk to his attorney (according to what he said/presented he is a kid with rich parents with attorney), what some other ways to minimize the situation (ensuring no random security issue / damages on house and car), get my garage and driveway back, and get him to leave peacefully as soon as possible?

We made an aggressive offer and secured the land.

I think in might add more job security and bring more people to that location but again, those are not the hi-paying jobs like it would be the case of amazon HQ2. 

It looks like it would be very durable and probably cover up sub-floor imperfections but one of the things I love about the regular (cheaper) click-lock vinyl plank is that because it is flexible, it is super easy to install.

I regularly see properties for $110k +.