I don't know how quickly yours get tenants, but if it's not rented in 2 months you can decide if you want to pursue the legal action or not for the remaining month.   

I decided to go with the contractor since I'm interested in developing and want to build some good relationships.

Now you don't have to be good at every aspect you learn about, but it's vital in deciding where you want to go in this industry.

She was living on one side and decided it was all too much for her.Accepting all offersClose to schoolsLess than 1/2 mile to groceries, shopping and restaurantsClose to emergency services2 minutes to ParkLarge yard for families with small childrenOn a quiet streetFully occupiedNew water HeatersNew water supply lineNew DuctingNew CarpetNew Cabinets and countertopsRehab bathroomsAll Appliances stayOne tenant is on a month to month the other is on a year lease"- I will research rental prices for the area- I need rental rolls from seller correct??

So that was about a month ago, and I am trying to decide if I should just drop it or If I should file an ethics violation against him.

@Eric Matuszewski congrats on deciding to make the jump into real estate investing.

When deciding what elements to spend money on for a flip, the best advice I received was:"If you do this/don't do this, will it stop the house from selling?" 

It needed a lot of work and after debating, I decided to rent it aside from flip it. 

I decided to put my property up for rent months ago.

I would talk to you CPA to make sure you are deciding correctly whether you should be making pre or post tax contributions.