I wish my area was more duplex friendly but they are few and far between.

Sometimes people will get creative and leverage someone I already know to meet me like inviting me to play golf or going to an event and meeting their colleague or friend.

Let the technicalities on the late fees go, find the best middle ground solution for both of you, and offer her a bonus to find a new place as you'd rather salvage your relationship and it isn't worth having this come between you two.Chalk the loss of fees and possible rent for a move out bonus as a relatively inexpensive lesson learned about renting to family/friends.

BP Friends, Question: I plan on converting a garage into a 3rd bedroom with a bathroom.

But the opportunity came to me thru a friend.

Sounds like you should gather up your spouse/friends/relatives and have a little midnight cleaning party!!

Hi All,A couple of friends and myself are just getting started in the Nashville REI community and are in the process of building a network of reliable contractors. 

One of my best friends and I are actively looking for a 4-plex to purchase as our first deal together.

Very specific situation I've got here that I haven't been able to find good information online that fits this unique criteria.I have a friend that has a property that they own free and clear of mortgage, yet they are paying a HELOC of approx. $300 a month for.

Please click on the links, give them a read, and share your thoughts in the comments.First is a post that I feel will help not get overwhelmed with the amount of info that is here on BP:https://www.biggerpockets.com/blogs/5868/52761-the-simple-guide-to-getting-started-on-bp The second is a post that will help get you focused with your real estate investing goals:https://www.biggerpockets.com/blogs/5868/52743-im-new-to-bp-any-advice-would-be-appriciatedThe last one is a post that will help you choose an “investor friendly” real estate agent.