[pics forthcoming once I have them in my possession]

But I think you have adverse possession if it’s been like that for 100 years.

The sellers want to know that YOU have the money in your possession..

It did not take my long to get an email from my broker with evidence of the license in his possession.

Of the 6 units, 2 are in good standing with their lenders (i'm one of the two), 2 have been foreclosed and are in the bank's possession and 2 have lis pendens and will soon be in the bank's possession.  

You would approach your "new real estate partner" with the facts: You've (hopefully) got a record 1/2 undivided interest AND possession and his share is worth much less that 1/2 of ARV due to the following list of reasons...It's no longer a dispute between two spouses and does not have to be emotionally charged or difficult to resolve and attorneys CAN be avoided IF a realistic resolution is agreed upon.Remember: you didn't cause your current seller's problem and they have nothing without your help.

@Markus March You don't say if the tenant is asking you to replace their possessions or not.

There's no issue with WalMart paint, other than it doesn't have the coverage, longevity and scrubability properties that higher quality paints possess. 

Has your pm reached out to the tenant to see what it would take for them to return possession of the property and just leave?

If I understand the cash out refinance answer is - it can't be done until you rent the house for 6 months, or is it that you must have possession the house for 6 months?