An eviction must be “opened” (filed) with the court to essentially get the ball rolling on everything.3.

That would be HIGHLY unethical, and I would fight that in court.

Verifying if smoke detectors are functioning, appliances are running and water pipes are not leaking is a plus.

I also have plans to add a pool if the buyers want it or a sports court as the backyard has plenty of room for it.

So even if you pick a state with stronger protections like WY or NV, the cause of action arose in the state where the tenant fell, so likely that the court where the accident happened would have jurisdiction.California tends to have more laws on the books and requirements and restrictions that it can be a good idea to form a CA LLC for out of state property so that you as a CA resident are covered, and to try to have your contracts fall under the purview of CA courts.

However, before I do that, for free to the applicant I do a check on my states criminal courts website, and contact their prior/current landlord, and employer for a reference.

We hired an attorney and when all was said and done between the time our office, property managers, court costs and attorneys fees were all added up we were probably around $5k.  

They are in the eviction process as we speak.... court date is this wednesday the 24th. 

As for a legal obligation to buy after they sent it, I can't say that's not true with certainty, but let them take me to court on that one...

Prior to moving to Columbus in 2008, I consisting visited my county court house every afternoon (I worked across the street ) to review the days foreclosure filings.