The more parts of the real estate transaction you get exposure to, the better. 

Yes, hoping that cash for keys will be an incentive to vacate, and I'll be offering an extra bonus, something like $100-200, if they leave without additional damage between inspection and move-out. 

Having said that, of all 131 episodes I've listened to thus far, this one explains it in most detail about the why and how and even has a bonus tip that lawyers don't necessarily tell their clients.Feel free to reach out and connect as I'm also looking to create the business structure before diving in (again, lol) with more investing.

I have also brought my brothers in as investors with an LLC which reduces my risk exposure to 15-35k. 

I would give him 30 days to get out and if not tell him the eviction is taking place,  bonus to you if you can find a recent court judgement where this worked out as proof that he is sol and needs to be out. 

The real estate appreciation and investment aspect is only a bonus!

I am a HEAVY user of this program and since they basically ran it for April through November this year as a COVID bonus, I literally have hundreds of gift cards for Home Depot.

I understand you are doing all the work and starting your company but with the risk so high and no one else having any skin in the game you need to pay yourself.I figure with this she will be much more motivated to budget better and get the job done as quickly and safely as possible since it will give her a bonus at the end.

I wonder if I set up a separate contract from the lease to utilize his help, but I wonder if I kept this separate, this would decrease any liability exposure? 

House is 4 bed 2.5 baths with a bonus room upstairs.