Since you plan to replace the countertops, it is not too difficult to move the cabinetry lowers should you have sufficient space.

I sincerely doubt the NFL Draft will move the needle on the real estate market in Detroit; which is still pretty rough, at least in the city itself

So for all these reasons, I did not feel comfortable with moving ahead. 

I think Mesa /Peoria would be good areas to research since everyone is moving outward.

I have my rentals (3 STRs and one LTR) in separate LLCs held by my trust.

I'll be moving for work on an international relocation in 1 year, and plan to keep my primary residence and rent it out (Assignment will be for 2-3 years).

We've come to a mutual understanding, and decided it was best for both parties to move forward.i appreciate both of their efforts to communicate with me directly to find closure. 

I've done this with my properties because I'm well known in my small town and don't want people to know what I own.LEGAL PROTECTION: By placing your assets in an LLC, you are legally separating them from your personal assets.

They are there to facilitate the purchase - now some are better than others and will spot certain things for you to review furtherBut two years after the fact not sure what recourse you haveRegarding giving them money, not sure what that is about so tough to respond to that except again what was in the agreement you signed Long story short, move on.

My husband Kevin and I moved here a year and a half ago from Frederick, Maryland because the houses out here are considerably cheaper than just across the river into Maryland.