I'm not even sure a landlord can legally prevent a tenant from possessing legally owned weapons.

I need advice on taking immediate possession of a section 8 unit.I closed on a property yesterday where there is a problem unit (putting it mildly).

If you are simply putting a property under contract and assigning that to an end buyer, then no, you never take possession of the property.

If you foreclose, you should account for some minimum amount of rehab to fix the property once you take possession.

Self Storage has a general guidelines across the nation (you are individually renting units and never take possession of your tenants' treasures, hence the name "Self" Storage), however each state does indeed have its own specific rules so you cannot use a boilerplate template.Please consult your state's Self Storage Association (and/or website) and they will provide state-specific lease agreements to ensure that you are operating according to the law.Scott 

Creative investors then realized that purchasing the property from the homeowner before the lender regained possession was often a good option, through a short sale arrangement, assignment, etc.

Recently reaching age 42 I realize the need to leverage my strengths: speaking English, Spanish, Italian, possessing a class B CDL, computer graphics experience, tech savvy, verbal communication, and writing skills rather than rely on the low ROI of ditch digging.

Nyala Eddings Look into "Adverse Possession".When someone other than the deed owner uses the property, pays taxes, etc., the law allows them to take legal possession of the property.Assuming the spouse paid the property tax through mortgage payment, she may simply be able to go to the county courthouse and record a deed conveyance.

What do you possess that every other Tom Dick and Harry doesn't possess?

Property owner came into possession via Quiclaim Deed and all that paperwork is fine.