I can attain more cash relatively quickly, but the types of problems that co-signing on a mortgage can cause can take years (decades!)

Great question,Looking back, when I quit my full time job in 2001, it was premature and caused a lot of stress to make ends meet.

Wayne is likely correct, this is a lost cause for her.

They can cause a lot of trouble for you if they get ticked off and see an attorney.Then start over with an attorney.If you can get out without losing money I'll be very surprised.I'm not jumping your tail here, but this is the type of thing that happens when people just read strategies, guru books, listen to unknowing mentors or take off on their own as if RE is like selling a car.

It wasn't the money that caused your offer to be rejected.

I can also file a second cause and supply an invoice for lost rent, late fees, eviction costs, and anything else the court deems acceptable and file it against the tenant and then send the collection agency after them.

If you can show that as an agent/broker you are a "procuring cause" you may have grounds to seek the split and not simply the referral fee.

These can melt due to overheating resulting in damage to the dryer and possibly causing a fire.

Its just a waste of time and a lost cause.

Look up 'just cause eviction' , 'Ellis Act' , and be familiar with the logistics of the condo conversion process in Berkeley.