Much is written on the subject here on BP, so look into option structure and state laws concerning leases.

I've had a few people say it was the husband and wife, child and mother in law or a mom with adult children.

My brother in-law picked up his 4-plex with a VA and it has worked well for him.

The answer to this will vary greatly by contractor, work done, state laws, etc.

Here's a link that is pretty good at summing up the historical facts that the American economy was in grave danger of a complete meltdown within a matter of daysYou are 5 years late.

I'm new to the forum and came across your post, the tenet laws are strict in DC and depending on your questions regarding the law you should consult a title company or real estate lawyers in the area.

I'm fairly sure that they wanted a new law to deal with a few problem properties, problem landlords and just went entirely too far.

You will never be admonished for being a student of law by your peers.

Rocky-Back when I was in law school, the Florida Bar sent a guy to explain the admission process.

Buy them out: Offer them money from their security deposit to move out and close up the issue and not pursue them for bad check law.2.