The other options would include all three of them being evicted/released due to a violent situation, or his name remaining on the lease until the end of the lease term. 

National tenants tend to have chosen brokers for a state,county etc. they work with to scrub sites.The real estate department heads at national companies and brand names are very busy.

Looking to buy a 2nd duplex sooner but I'm unsure if I can buy it in my Business name yet or if I have to buy it under my own name for the banks purposes. 

If I were personally in your friend's shoes, I would not add your name onto the title in case there is any sort of dispute.

If you want the name of some lenders that can assist, feel free to reach out. 

Yep, it's a challenge to find the sweet spot between prices that are still reasonable and a neighborhood that is on a good trajectory.

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