If you calculated the math per the terms of the note, that sounds like something you can defend and explain.All that said, $5,000 is cheap money on a $7.5MM property.

That easement would be more difficult to defend in court but despite that fact, having so many years of continuous use would constitute an implied or prescriptive easement.

However I can see all tenants arguing 30 calendar days, to benefit themselves and it would be hard to defend.

The reason is because there’s a law in California that prohibits County Assessor’s Offices from posting the home address of any elected or appointed officials (i.e. members of the legislature, City Attorneys, District Attorneys, Public Defenders, Police Chiefs and Sheriffs, federal judges, etc) on the internet.

That being said I probably wouldn’t defend myself in a murder trial but I would in a eviction hearing because I’m not afraid to lose and know what to expect . 

My problem is everytime I do, I constantly have to defend myself and the reasons I am interested in real estate investing.

Hey Real estate champions, what option sounds best to you, if the intention is to get best return on real estate investment,  good cashflow,  cash on cash, less vacancy,  low maintenance, least hassle, and expect property appreciation over time etc might not go for BRRRR currently, due to time constraints, and it's tough in bay area.but considering, open to anywhere in US (but not a fan of snow) , and down payment is not a problem (although there is a max limit,  but let's assume it's not critical to put 100k - 500k down payment ) Option 1- Go big, all in, one apartment complex may be 20 -40 +units  in TX, AZ, FL or where ever its possible, hire onsite manager.Option 2 - Invest small, buy multiple duplex/ triplex etc. near by,  try to manage self to save on prop mgmt Option 3 - Go for multiple single family homes near by, manage self. easy to sell/buy individually if needed Option 4 - Go for Land, rent space for RV parking,  mobile homes etc .

I am just looking to get tips or ideas, that when the time comes, I can be prepared to defend my efforts fairly. 

This story doesn't help me, as much as make me nervous that I may already be talking to this guy about a deal and have no idea.If he wants, he can defend himself here and tell his side, but wither way, we can make our decisions with full information. 

Or why not pass a criminal defense law that says the prosecution cannot spend more money than the defense (equal funding to both sides) - so that less people are compelled against their will to take a plea deal that includes a conviction just because they're scared to get a worse outcome if they go to trial with a public defender with 1/10th the budget to put on a defense.