If he actually files a lien, doubtful, you’ll have an idea of the procedures.  

All points of the law have been followed (Indiana) except there is nothing that dictates procedure for what must happen now.  

I am looking to learn as much as possible about real estate investment procedures and all of the tricks of the trade.

Do it with contracts and closing procedure.

They should already have their own maintenace partners, protocols and procedures.

I was in dental sales in my past life - and thought it's a different field than medical, still some similarities.  

I don't do the rougher areas so I can't speak to proper procedures there,  but I would think a landlord would maybe be better off not having a tenant of that caliber in his property in the first place.

Now you learn from the  experience and you improve the procedure.

They are offering quit claim deeds and they can't produce any paperwork to back up the procedure.

There's also the tangible property regulations and dozens of revenue procedures and private letter rulings addressing depreciation.