Gov. mandates, laws, regulations, these are tools to control WHAT the product/service is, think safety focused. mandating no lead in toys, or fall-arrest gear for roofers, things like that, THAT is where it works. 

This will also help law enforcement and the FBI as the case builds...

Local laws are often changing too which can affect your business.

However, it's nicer as you don't have to deal with lead certification laws that are all wonky and poorly enforced.

If it sounds too good to be true, then make sure that you take the necessary steps to ensure your own safety.

Being kind to your in-laws can go a long way in many areas.  

Keep the deposit towards additional rent if allowed by law and wish them the best of luck solving their problems. 

Unfortunately, Texas has a law prohibiting HELOCs on rental properties and I believe they also have a 70-75% max total loans allowed on the property which cuts into the equity I've built and would only allow for me to access 30K which would make it less appealing to go through the process for only 30K.

I believe the safety is solid for my wife and me; in fact, we are about to start having children here.

First, he says you make offers with his offer template - but the fact of the matter is that the law is different in every state, and one template will *not* necessarily be legal in any state other than the one he is in, and I wouldn't even bet on that.