I can bring money and boots on the ground.

The proper way to approach this appraisal problem is (summarized below):* find reasonably similar comps - find relatively recent duplex sales in the Subject's market area and adjust for differences, based on market response (i.e. how much more/less buyers would typically pay for certain characteristics like size of units and lot, location, quality/condition, etc).* In the absence of similar comps - go back in time to find any similar comps, no matter how long ago and adjust for market trend differences (appreciation, etc), as well as other adjustments as typical (size, bed/bath, condition/quality, location, etc).* Go to nearby market areas/neighborhoods and find reasonably similar duplex sales and adjust for market area/neighborhood differences as required - along with the other adjustments.* Find reasonable 3 or 4 unit (not more than 4, and they can use sfr's, but those are typically not as good for comparison.

I have a friend who is an agent that is looking to assume my VA loan and buy the house off market, so that I can avoid paying fees and commissions.

Is not only how much you paid,  you need to pay right base on you resources.Find a good realtor that knows the market.good luckLuis Maqueira MMP

I want to offer her $350,000 for the condo (its a fair price for it), 5% down payment ($17,500) and pay her monthly $2,000 for 3 years, after which I would refinance and pay her out.

This could be a sign of strong negotiating skills among sellers or a market where buyers are willing to pay close to asking price.Finally, the Median Sold Price is $576,500, which gives sellers an idea of the average sales price in the current market.

The protections are there because if the police can simply put out a squatter it would be simple for landlords to never give their tenants anything in writing and have the police remove anyone they didn't like or who didn't pay as a "squatter."

Better to pay your mortgage instead of someone else's. 

I am going to walk through the home and make sure he has done everything I have asked and that it looks good. is their any other step i need to take before i pay him his final cut or is it time to move on to finding a renter

Keep in mind they are likely paying below market value, so giving them a small amount won't be enough to cover the new market rent that they would be moving to.3.