Is there anyone else here that can provide more substance on them?  

I can only speak about where I live, but smoking inside a unit in an apartment building is illegal--no matter the substance.

The statue of limitations exposure to an unhealthy substance is 3 years so if they have a problem in 45 years (yes, it takes long term exposure and then decades for it to become a problem) the statute of limitations is long past. ;-) Seriously, long term exposure (decades) is the concern here, not intermittent exposure over a lifetime.2nd there is lead in paint prior to 1978.

You have an impressive gift for speaking volumes without actually saying anything of substance.""

Most states that are currently cracking down on wholesaling look to the substance of the transaction as a whole.

The second you use the phrase "above-average lifestyle" you're trawling for takers with a below-average IQ.Why do we never define REI success in any sort of terms that are meaningful to people of any substance and intelligence?

I don’t know if you’re talking about a residential sale only, but in commercial property transactions a deed in lieu will usually stand up in court - IF  there is a consideration of substance in exchange.  

While a scan or fax of the POA may be reviewed for substance in preparing for closing, the original gets brought to title before or at the closing.

You are coming from a negotiation point of weakness to a holdout who is like indifferent to your situation and unlikely that your sales skills will convince him to sign, especially if he’s isolated and has substance abuse issues.

Okay met the bug guy today at my complex.He said the problem I have is German cockroaches.Stated tenants have to stay clean or bug problem won't go away and that all tenants have to be clean or bugs will spread to other units in the building.We are going to be doing inspections to the units once a month.If tenants are not keeping clean I will file for eviction on them immediately.Bug company wanted a crazy amount 500 month for 20 units in 5 buildings.What I ended up doing is one building at 100 a month.This building had tenants I just got out and the unit was really bad with roaches.Said one of the worst he has ever seen.The other 4 buildings have no current bug problems that I know of.I know I can buy Boric acid and the gels myself but if you would have seen this unit you would gladly pay the money.Bug guy said after a few months I could save by going quarterly and I can cancel anytime.I also didn't want the liability of putting down pest control substance in tenants apartments and wanted to leave that to the professionals.Any comments appreciated.