Furthermore, they are owned by husband and wife investors.This is from the CA SOS website:Do I have to qualify or register a foreign (out–of–state or out–of–country) business entity?

When I opted to take the half off in exchange for making the deposit non-refundable, did I waive the option for that deposit to be used against any damages, or is that a mistake by my landlord which they should be responsible for? 

TO me it's just an exchange of ideas until the best idea prevails.

I believe you can create a LLC as a foreign "entity"

Also, I could delay paying the recapture tax by doing a 1031 exchange. 

Write the contract up for even $100 monetary exchange.

I currently live in Korea which is an eleven hour time difference, so I would rather exchange emails than phone calls.Thank you for any input!

(The best thing about being a foreigner is that sites do not censor your swearing in an other language).What sparked this rage?

Do not exchange work in lieu of paying rent (all or part).

Now if I wander off into Tax issues like a 1031 Exchange, I only have an introductory background in the subject.