As a courtesy to the original poster here is the link to LL responsibilities - RCWs > Title 59 > Chapter 59.18 > Section 59.18.060: http://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/defa...

Our roommate informed us he was leaving back to Dubai due to a family death for four days but now it has been about 2 1/2 months and he has not returned.

Most of them nickel and dime you to death.

This topic may have been beaten to death but I've heard differing opinions on it.

My understanding is that any capital gains don't count after death and the estate would not take this tax hit.  

Find out, if you can, the seller’s motivation.Are they taking a CalifiorMoving, Death of Spouse (survivors have two years to claim the $500,000 exemption), Long Term Care, Needing a Handicapped Friendly Home, Downsizing, 1031 Exchange, Job change, Medical reasons etc.!

Most people are to busy watching American Idol and coverage of Michael Jackson's death, than to actually take initiative and go out and improve their lives.While I don't mind giving out advice, I'm not as concerned as I use to be about shooting myself in the foot.

Frankly, I can't get my family interested... they are very financially immature and scared to death of the thought of investing in real estate.I hear you that it's impossible and impractical to give them what they want, and frankly you shouldn't need to. 

A POA held by Mr would valid today if he signs deed for her prior to death and have title record NOW (so they maintain control or delivery and acceptance).

Job transfer, death in family, something sudden and drastic.It is a good tool to have in your belt, but it can be in the hidden bag in the back because, if used properly for the right property, it doesn't get used much @Tashzieanna MinterAs a primary strategy, you will starve or make mistakes forcing it on the wrong properties and wrong situations in my opinion.