Here's something to consider (or at least be aware of):Hoarding Officially Recognized as Mental DisorderBad News for Landlords, Hoarding is Now Recognized as a Mental Disorder

Do we need a state recognized entity/partnership, or can we just have a lawyer draw up an agreement outlining the above?  

He's a nationally recognized JD/CPA.

The assignee, it has been often said, is placed ‘in the shoes’ of the assignor.Illinois law recognizes the distinction between the assignment of a right and the delegation of a duty and recognizes that an assignment can involve merely the transfer of a right.

I would have expected that people in their 30's who pay their own water bill would recognize a running toilet, especially in a small home where the bathroom shares the wall with the master bedroom.On the plus side, these tenants have given me plenty of opportunities to practice being firm and "the bad guy" with low consequence problems. 

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If the value of the investment property portion is less than the net sale price of $490K (ish) you will recognize and realize some (or all) of your tax liability. 

Just a thought, if you can, put out a survey so those who see the property can give you feedback in case there is a detracting factor that you haven't recognized.

And I'm allowed to have it because it helps me with my depression,"A line in the article answers the question in this thread's title: "The American with Disabilities Act states "only dogs are recognized as service animals."

That took a lot of work to post this and then scrub it, I hope BP will agree to show you the contacts you need to recognize this scammer. and maybe help his last victim.