I've loved listening to all the insights offered through the podcast and look forward to extending the conversation here.Nathan Wandell

If the goal is to protect the siding and extend the life of the building because of peeling paint and sun damage, I would paint.

Nicole - I did not tell him he could move out early, or release him from the lease.

However, the 2nd mortgage note holder May, or may Not, have released the liability (debt) to the owner. 

@Joseph Norman, @Alec AndersonI just re-read the Fannie Mae fact sheet for the Homestyle Renovation loan, found here:https://www.fanniemae.com/content/fact_sheet/homes...Apparently, I mispoke ... you CAN do your own renovation (see page 3, first section), with the following conditions:1 - The lender agrees to it2 - The renovation amount doesn't exceed 10% of the as-completed value3 - The property is a one-unit, owner occupied homeAlso, from page 1 - you have up to 12 months to finish the project, although I believe that is also partially decided by agreement with the lender, and they may be able to extend it depending on the circumstances.Just wanted to correct the record for anyone else reading these posts.

Just want extend a welcoming hand to BP.

If title evidence and survey, as specified above, show Seller is vested with a marketable title, subject to the usual exceptions contained in title insurance commitments (such as exceptions for survey, current taxes, zoning ordinances, covenants, restrictions and easements of record), the transaction will be closed and the deed and other closing papers delivered on or before [] ____________________[] ________ days after the date of acceptance, or [] ______________ days after date of satisfaction of all conditions in paragraph 19 unless extended by other conditions of this Agreement or this agreement is cancelled by the Buyer.B.

Also wondering if a release of lien could benefit investor's in Texas.

The end buyer could put you on the contract and then pay you release fee or partner buyout fee.

Can an HOA force the release of internal documents of the LLC?