You need to own something free and clear, either as a stand alone property, or as a condo.

It sounds like you’re working on an investment strategy as of now and you’ll start to narrow in on your focus as you continue to gain insight and knowledge.If you’re looking to invest in a foreign market, having a trusted agent and property manager is crucial as is their network of trusted contractors and third-party vendors.

I would advise the complaining party that there is/was no evidence of smoking in the adjoining apartment she referenced and you have no choice but to consider the matter closed.

It consists of two buildings he has mortgaged and one building which is much larger that is owned by another party (it's a multimillion dollar downtown building that's out of my reach to purchase).

I have security cameras (mostly so I can prove if a guest violates the no-pets rule or throws a party, etc) and wifi door locks.  

that's been my experience with third parties 

It was a great deal for both parties, considering the buyer has 2 solid tenants with a 1% return MoM return.With the apperciation amount and inital capital, I set up a 1031 exchange.

I am looking to see if there is anything I can do from my (buyers) stand point to hold sellers accountable for this mess. 

@Tom Brickman ah, I think there are several pod cast episodes on this and other forum posts too and while it would take a lot to explain here I can at least sum it up.The BRRRR method stands for "Buy" "Rehab" "Rent" "Refinance" "Repeat".In the "Buy" step the investor targets properties that are in a challenge state from motivated buyers. 

In my opinion--I don't think they have a leg to stand on because the second dog was not legally an ESA (and probably still is not) when they applied for the unit given that the letter was expired.