Roofs in Los Angeles seem to have about a 20 year lifespan before a $4-$5 per square foot replacement needs to occur.

In Texas the landlord make keep the security deposit for loss occurred from the breach of lease. 

Let's say something goes wrong after the homeowners move in and they decide they want to sue us for a new problem that has occurred  (no, we are definitely NOT planning on cutting corners but we also realize that things can go wrong after the property is no longer ours).

Never  occurred to me.

The taxable gain would likely mostly occur on the depreciation recapture assuming you sell in less than a year.Does that make it a little less scary?

Hi,Depending on when you bought the property, and any possible appreciation that may have occurred, do you have an ability to refinance any of the existing properties to pull cash out?

Additionally, from what I have been told, if life changes occur after you have closed on the mortgage, relocation, traveling for work, etc, this was not any intentional or willful fraud on your part.

Where is the cracking occurring?

Would the existing house have to be torn down for that to occur?

While appreciation will occur long term, over the short term it isn't so reliable of a thing.