I called a couple real estate agents to see who they’d recommend to figure who was respectable and who had a well run operation. 

You and your business partner can each say that you did have the intent to hold your respective properties for investment purposes at this point in time. 

People won't give you respect until you start winning.People love you when you are on your way up, but once you're on top people can't wait to see you fall.

I'm in California and not sure what my rights are at this point with respect to the damage that has occurred. 

Thus, petitioners' deductions with respect to the carriage house are not subject to the limitations of section 280A.The parties, however, disagree as to the carriage house's appropriate cost basis for depreciation.

I worked with Martel Turnkey and Roofstock to purchase Single Family Homes in Cleveland and Memphis respectively.

We'll be meeting up with him tomorrow to check out one of our flips.https://sinnengreen.com/about/...Respectfully,Michael

However, if the rent appreciation is good but it is everywhere else then the cast flow is not improving with respect to other options. 

The main difference is that seller was  a very kind, respectful, and honest man. 

If they feel like they owe you a fee but you don't want it then respectfully decline it and maybe they can help you the same way later.