Wells Fargo was the only bank that would open accounts for foreign nationals without them having to be in the country to sign the paperwork.

Michael,You should let an escrow company hold the security deposit, and escrow will draw up the paper work on what the deposit is for, and both parties sign it.

The bank may have it's own internal reasons for not completing a foreclosure action right now that could involve other liens on title or it could be rooted in the neighbors speculation that the DOT paperwork is defective.

If I were you , I'd call a couple of contractors in the market (Angie's list is a great way to find some) and get quotes.Maybe you'll even consider adding the quote to the paperwork when you're shopping your deal around to buyers. the quote will definitely add to your credibility and investors appreciate that.

Work with an attorney to get the paperwork created.

It is possible, depending on what you are doing, that you would be exempt from odious paper work.

I indicated my intent to be candidate for the Board of Directors and submitted the paperwork to the Nominating Committee.

It may be something in the lease that states she agrees that everything is clean and in working order.It may be easier to just cut your losses let her move out and do the repairs and get a new tenant in which you can have all your paperwork in order for the new tenant.

Or a better question, "can we do this without 3 years worth of paperwork?"

You would not believe how much paperwork having 50 agents is even if they are not closing anything.