The reason is artic weather.

Hard to say, but we know San Diego is a supply constrained market with strong population and employment growth prospects in a great weather climate (with long term climate migration something to be considered) where it is VERY hard to build new apartment units and those that do get built are top of market Class A units so buying C and making them B+ in A areas is a proven model in SD.

The weather, and the price of properties is significantly less than Colorado or california where I was prior for the last 4 years.

Partnerships legally formed in the US are generally not foreign persons, so I'm not surprised your seller is resisting filing any forms or agreeing to withhold.

I live in Wisconsin so I understand your pain when dealing with this cold weather.  

I also love the idea of doing those leases where you want to extend it a month or two so that it ends in more ideal weather.

Hope you're enjoying the weather in the Windy City. 

Holidays and the weather has delayed the rehab but it's almost complete. 

Why dont more people take the path of least resistance?

If you know really cold weather is coming, and you have areas of pipe that are more likely to freeze, consider turning off the water to that area before the cold comes, and emptying those pipes as best as possible.