Why did you guys opt to pay the pre-penalty instead of waiting to refinance at a later date? 

This way there is not a sale until a future date when it makes more sense for your inlaws tax wise.

This county as a 3 week turn around form the date filed.

ok i was just wondering as a first time home buyer would this be a big mistake going online and using websites like Trulia zillow etc to look for my house and just contact that listing agent and set up a meeting to look at the house and if i like just buy it at the listing price? 

Looking around online it seems other condos in the area are renting for $1300-$1400 a month.

There are a lot of PM software systems that allow you to bill and collect rent online.

This, coupled with an online portal and rental capability along with utilizing a call center allows me to manage the properties from home for the most part.

Purchased and began my online real estate license course (via Kaplan). 

There is free software out there that will effectively market your property, screen tenants, price your rental based on comparable properties, provide renters insurance and online applications, etc.

It's simple: He complies with the payment dates and method detailed in the lease or you move to evict him.