The buyer claimed to be entitled to damages in excess of $100,000, based on the difference in value of 1,000 square feet (the 3,750 advertised versus the 2,750 measured by the engineer), and sought punitive damages.

Refi up to 80% LTV and then take a HELOC for the rest or some combination thereof. 

I love seeing a home being restored after years of neglect.  

Going through the eviction process could turn out to be costly from fees and any damage that might be caused from putting a tenant in distress.

Cleveland has a wonderful preservation group,the Cleveland Restoration Society, probably the best in the state. 

My insurance is a replacement policy that replaces whatever is damaged with a new one and they take care of the whole bill (less the deductible). 

As I mentioned he had left the house without the touch ups, it would have been completely okay because in my view he didn't really do much damage to the wall (even with wear and tear) while residing there.

There were 4 or 5 units in need of repair and when I went to go see them I was expecting holes, mildew, dead cats, fire damage... saw dirty carpet, dirty appliances, minor drywall repairs, and a need for a fresh coat of paint. $3k-5k per "damaged" room.The managers I talked to both literally said, "I hate people."

Had liquidated damages clause (note: add this clause to ANY contract with a contractor; it will save you tons of money WHEN they go over allotted time).

I'm looking for some guidance on how to proceed with a few issues I am having with a tenant.  I am in the process of listing my 3 unit building for sale.  I had notified all tenants that we would be taking pictures of...