And since refinancing involves a return of principal, that along isn't technically a taxable event, although when you finally surrender the property, it would be at that point. 

The doors will cost $800 to replace.The lease says the following regarding maintenance of the grounds:"Tenant shall at all times, maintain the Property in a clean and sanitary manner including all equipment, appliances, furniture and furnishings therein and shall surrender the same, at termination hereof, in as good condition as received, normal wear and tear excepted.

We were excited and thought hopefully it would be simple and go smoothly.Oh would you gentleman give you your opinion on what this means;"If said occupant fail to surrender possession of the subject property within 30 days of the date of this order, then after the 30 days from entry of this order, The sheriff of County is directed to eject and remove said occupant from said property"Does this mean persons and or material things?

Could anyone give an opinion on what this means;"If said occupant fail to surrender possession of the subject property within 30 days of the date of this order, then after the 30 days from entry of this order, The sheriff of County is directed to eject and remove said occupant from said property"Does this mean persons and/or material things?

When you go through hardships and decide not to surrender, that is strength.”- Arnold SchwarzeneggerYou have some serious guts to take on a $250k rehab, $1M home as your first flip...and some good (although expensive) experience to see it though. 

I had them sign paperwork surrendering the keys, their tenancy, and stating all property left behind is of no value to them and can be discarded at their expense.We had a spoken agreement that the jet ski was important to him and he will come collect it.

*Just a note - nowhere in the lease does it state that if I move out early they will prorate my rent and then after I move out charge me again for additional rentMy real question: Do their 3 actions (prorating the rent, accepting the keys, 'refunding' the security deposit) all constitute as them accepting my surrender of the apartment/lease on January 15?

However, it's critical to be aware that the appraisal will either make it a non-event or be the pre-show to a 3 ring circus event that includes rebuild letters from the City, variance/grandfathering, etc...Mobile homes are considered personal property and as such are not eligible for a residential mortgage.When a mobile home becomes a manufactured home, and that manufactured home has it's title from the DMV fully surrendered and fully converted into real property then at that point if: It is the ONLY unit on its own lot; and its permanently attached to a permanent foundation; and It meets all the normal manufactured home eligibility requirements Then - at that point, a manufactured home could be financed via one of the following correspondent options.

Just go to: http://www.biggerpockets.com/articlesWhy would anyone write an article and surrender their ownership rights to post it on here?

(((I don't accept such things....it's time to break custom......at least offer it to the client, give them a chance to say what they will do....in this neck of the country someone will.....and as far as legality tell me the legal way to do what i want don't tell me it is illegal))))) I look for solutions and am very optomistic....I don't accept failure it isn't an option.Anyone can make money in real estate......ANYONE new investors or old salts.........You know that all of life is unforgiving.I learned from the school of hard knocks.Mistakes, hmmm I've made a few ....is an understatement.JUST DO IT ..............is how we get over those fears.If you don't take the first step then you can never finish the journey because you will never start.L....abor Luck is never had by those who do nothing.U....nderC....orrectK....owlegeWhen I say JUST DO IT...........I truely mean thatIt must be followed up with NEVER GIVE UP NEVER SURRENDER....This business eats up long time investors too.70 percent of the millionaires in this country come from real estate investing.Your in the game like it or notat the age of 65 only 3 percent of the population will be financially independent.Your in the game like it or not ....will you be the 3% or the 97% that is dead broke or still working?