Landlords afraid to be strict are usually walked all over by tenants.   

Zillow is usually way off.

Usually the property owner or PM is totally responsible for the purchase for the fridge unless the tenant owns the fridge.

to a part of the basement that was locked, and lo and behold, we found an extra 2 bedrooms and a full bath, and a kitchen; presumably an illegal apartment.

For all these reasons  @Rocky V. sub too in the wrong hands are about as dangerous a thing you can do.what you needed to do was a wrap with a notice of default provision in that you would have all the contact info and your 3p authorization up front before you closed so you couild remedy this.you will need to refi and pay bank off is what you will need to do.. or come up with cash or find a JV partner that will provide the KISH to take care of this.its usually the sellers that get screwed in these deals but buyers can too.. in the exact manner that is happening to you

I'm determined to become successful and financially free, but feel as though if I keep hanging out with him it'll be like an anchor or at least extra weight that'll slow me down on the path I want to take in life.

Hey @Austin Deardorff - Good question :) So - in Grays Harbor, usually that means it is a duplex (when there is an A and B) BUT the combined land and value on each is the TOTAL.

Usually, if a unit is going to have problems, it will start within the first year, and you'll want the installer to be the first guy to go to.Forget about Lowes/Home Depot,  a local guy with a good reputation has more on the line and more accessible, than a corporation.

I know there are probably many ways that you can go about partnering with someone but how does it usually work Sam?

Usually I use Veristone for the acquisition loan and then use money from the fund or private money for the refinance 30-year fixed loan.