You can sue for any "hold over" time period or deduct it from their security deposit like any other charge.  

Thanks for the tip @Lance Lvovsky Any other ideas on how I should go about determining a cost basis when there's basically nothing to go by except perhaps performing a present value calculation based on inflation?

. • Contingent upon appraisal of properties equalling or exceeding purchase priceContingent up on securing of financing by buyer. 

I did mine Feb 1.Did your investment perform as planned?

PM me.It is very difficult to secure cell tower service for your property.

We are open to occupying one unit of a duplex (to secure a lower interest rate) for example, and have a good friend who would rent a room in our residence - with an extra apartment (or possibly 2 if there is a basement) creating multiple revenue streams to quickly repay a relatively small mortgage.

We've already secured another lease (friends of ours) and we've made it very clear that they must be out by the date and time the lease expires.So, given the circumstances above here is my question:If they are still there the day after the lease expires, can I enter the property and take possession without going through a formal eviction process?

And you’ll learn a bit about the business while having a pretty secure investment. 

Because of it's use the Fire department/Bldg Inspector insisted on a security system with alarm monitoring direct to the Fire Station.

Surety bonding protects you from all non-performances and locks in your price, so bonded contractors will make sure that their behind is covered on all worst case scenarios.