I work as a cost engineer for a consulting company, Turner & Townsend.

They must consult with a CPA.

You should consult an attorney.If you don't have any written contract between you two, then it is just a moral issue and not a legal one - your choice which way you want to swing.

Since you are in the Phila. area, the contractor that I posted in your thread could be consulted for an opinion on prices and colors.Regarding the hardwood floors.

My friend whom I consulted with when I started, have houses in San Antonio, TX when his tenants didn't move for eight and ten years.I cannot advise you on Multi-family since I don't own any but for me, it doesn't really matter of you own three houses that cost $100,000 each or a triplex that cost $300,000. 66% of occupancy would be the same for that triplex or those three houses combine...

(You would need to consult a tax attorney to get the details worked out.

And there are so many "chapters" that this actually may not apply to you.Best answer is to consult with your attorney as these rules keep changing as well.

If he is threatningor what ever his emails consist of, keep all the emails so you can print them off.Since your sister got you there, maybe she should help you, at least get a sale contract with the amounts you have paid shown as a credit.As mentioned above, see an attorney face to face, many will provide free consultation on the first visit.

Of course I need to consult with my "private" attorney on this.

My name is Steven Daley, I am a commercial real estate consultant, I am two years new to the Atlanta area.