I appreciate you all responding and giving me good food for thought!

But who can count on that - especially if that 1K is needed for food on the table and braces for your kids.

Public transportation expansions are happening, street repairs, Whole Foods Distribution, and about $2m worth of business proposals including a hotel for tourism is in the works because of the Historic Pullman District and President Obama naming it a National Park District.

If you get stuck, try to see if he is interested in taking a decent interest amount (10 to 15%) and some portion of the profit at the exit.

So at this stage I think it best that I engage the services of an attorney to get a legal opinion.Again I thank you for your views and for providing me with some serious food for thought and research.Alan 

Obviously they are not responsible for any of the weather related damage; however, they had the power shut off and left spilt food all in the fridge/freezer, did not clean any bathrooms or kitchen, broke the built-in stereo system, left nails in every wall, paid nothing for the 14+ days after damage (we agreed to 50% of regular rent), the list goes on.

However, they are frought with risk because many are special use properties (ever see a chinese food restaurant in a former KFC?)

Empty food containers everywhere.  

We are providing free drink and food too! 

Net worth:$1M by 35$2M by 40$10M by 6596% of the way to my first goal, might get there if the market recovers by birthday in August.FIRE by age 40 with $10k net monthly income from RE so I can leave stressful corporate life, sell my alarm clock, spend more time with family and shop at Whole Foods without remorse.