I'm happy to compensate you for your time and knowledge, even if it's just me paying for lunch.

Pay them back.

Move to ban their pet, and see how long the signatories continue to pay you rent or just move on. 

The tenant wants all kinds of repairs and upgrades, the investor would probably prefer to pay for none of that.

We help investors all over the US consolidate their portfolio insurance plan and discuss various options.If you're interested, I'd be happy to be a resource for you.

One thing to keep in mind is to make sure you have a clear timeline and budget if you’re planning to flip properties, as efficient renovation management is key.

How do they plan to achieve? 

I've seen new houses built in 7 days from the day the foundation was cured but there was tons of planning which isn't counted. 

If the Pizza Shop is leased and paying rent, I see no reason to convert. 

I am starting to believe that I need to learn the tax laws myself since I have lost so much money paying unnecessary taxes because my previous CPA's are not familiar with all laws or they just plug numbers into a software (without strategizing) and then I get hit with huge tax bills that could have been legally avoided.