This feels like the perfect opportunity to get some serious travel bonuses.  

I like to put my money in Real estate investments with 20% cash on cash returns.If you like CD or savings account I recommend opening accounts and collecting opening bonus 100 - 400$ all around town.

It is a 2 bedroom/1bath with a bonus den room.

So, you do not get to own bonus properties because the deed is wrong. 

But was happy to help him out with that bonus money for his next place, if he makes both our lives easier by staying out of eviction court. 

I suppose it's possible that they're getting a referral bonus too by moving you over but that seems suspicious.

A portion of the rent you pay will be going towards your down payment, which is an added bonus.

And you've saved money-bonus. 

This book has been an eye opener for me on how to save money on taxes and how not to give away your precious funds back to the government.I would suggest ordering it from bigger pockets because you get the below bonus PDFs https://get.biggerpockets.com/taxbook/Bonus #1: What Records to Keep and WhyBonus #2: When to Call Your CPABonus #3: CPA Fireround!

They have the bonus of being able to provide both air conditioning and heat.I'd go mini splits, but get estimates for a few options.