They are insisting they would rather be released from the lease without penalty and it wouldn't be "fair" to have to break the lease to the terms. 

As years pass, the total amount will slowly declineOn a side note, its worth mentioning that using BTC historical performance as a reference is like testing a new drug on 100 people before releasing it to the general public for use.

The insurance might no pay for this.I would release the tenant and encourage them to move elsewhere (abiding by whatever state laws apply).

Rip the bandage off, take your lumps and get a qualified tenant when you re-lease.

He just released a short book that will answer most of your questions.

With this method and some luck, you will have working capital within hours.And if the local authorities do stop you, you still will be relatively young when you are released.

If you want to bundle them and treat it like 6 units and get a blanket commercial loan on them then use an LLC (Side note look over the provisions for a partial release in case you want to sell 1 of the places).  

Agree with you now that second tranche of regs were released Single Family Residence is a fine investment.

Not sure where you are located, but depending on where your are, you should determine if it is in a flood plain, if its endangered species habitat, is the land protected with a deed restriction for anything-eg. conservation area, it is classified as a wetland, were hazardous materials released or stored there in the past, was it a gas station or have any underground storage tanks, what easements are there, electrical, water, access, etc., what are the lot setbacks, what is the soil, does the lot receive drainage? 

@John Carbone Here is the county's press release about the trash issue:https://www.seviercountytn.gov...They are good wordsmiths.