I get a lawyer, demand that the partners buy me out and repay all my money plus the embezzled amount plus the appreciation, win in court and move on to the next investment.

If she leaves and you are out any money make sure you take her to small claims, you will most likely win but may have issues collecting. 

Win win. 

Remember RE is a long term play so if you take minimal losses short term to get exponential return long term then that's a good bet.

If they want to make a big deal out of $20, you should just give them the option to leave and find someone else (I bet they won't leave).

I bet I know the property you're talking about.

Checking locally is probably you best bet, but If you want to talk more specific numbers, shoot me a message and we can go from there.Cheers!

Our ideal property is single family home, ideally less than 20 years old (willing to budge if major upgrades we're made w/in 5 years, such as HVAC, roof, etc) within a 30 minute commute from uptown Charlotte.

Its ironic that you answered Dave, because I was thinking "I bet Dave Foster would know...."

So win win for both of us !