I'm unclear what recourse she really has at that point, but if you expect trouble I'd maybe consult a lawyer to make sure you're doing things by the book.I found this document, which was meant for renters, but I believe you'll find it useful as well.http://www.paloaltomediation.com/documents/PaloAlt...Look at the termination section:Your landlord can terminate a month-to-month agreement on 30 days written notice, if you have lived there less than one year.

On the distressed land, I was planning on giving it a shot for a few months and seeing if I got anywhere with it.

According to the lease agreement "Tenant shall not UNREASONABLY without consent to Landlord to enter the premise to exhibit the unit to prospective tenants."  

What is the best strategy in using my land(debt free) as collateral for my first duplex/triplex opportunity.

Remember, if they have leases then you can't force them out just because you purchased; leases run with the land so you are bound just like the previous owner.

Sherman Bridge has a "landlord" product where you get a 3-month HML and then you work directly with them to convert it into a 30-year fixed. 

I had a single family rental for a year that turned into a land contract.  

One lease I was under several years ago with some college friends stated that any improvements have to be returned to the original condition or the tenant may be financially responsible if the landlord decides to return it to the original move-in condition.

Hi everyone,I live in Hong Kong and just starting investing in Real Estate here.I have a very good lead, let me present it to you all.In a commercial building, the man own a office room high floor, he bought that office for investment for a year ago, he did not touch anything in the property and put it on the market for sale with a large markup.After a 9 months on the market he decided to lower the price, still after 4 month with the lower price no buyers.I then come in and ask the seller if he will consider owner finance on his property as he only have a small loan that is nearly paid.The owner said yes to owner financing and waiting for my offer.I have visited the property and understand why the landlord have not been able to rent or sale, the place was previously owned by a church, the all atmosphere and decoration is very much like a church... so really difficult to rent it as it is for office space or similar. 

I've been talking to the owner of property B for a few months (it's a non-MLS deal) and he says he wants to see a track record of landlord success (over a few years) before he'd be willing to owner finance the deal for me.