An installment contract is where possession is granted to an asset but ownership is deferred until full payment.

Should I attempt adverse possession?

Also, I noted that there was a writ of possession awarded to them at the sheriff's sale.

Then, after they have moved out and returned possession of the unit to us, we calculate "pre-paid rent" for the days following the actual date they vacated the unit and it becomes a credit on their account.

We are both disabled and the wife has PTSD and this landlord has boundaries issues and is very possessive of the property.

When we took over possession of the property we immediately sent a warning to the tenants that they need to remove the dogs poop.  

It does seem that never giving up is the single most important trait a person can possess.

"The Millionaire Next Door" really changed my perspective on material possessions like that :) Keep hustlin'! 

Jannelle, I do not work for an architecture firm anymore - however I still possess the skills and 2 college degrees to do the work. :) If you need a hand, let me know!

If you take possession of the funds improperly, it will be a taxable event.