As for lessons, you need to be more careful with tenant screening.

We really don't care about getting the money as much as getting them out.

I have a pretty good job here and a rent controlled 1-bedroom apartment in which I pay a small fraction of of what my new neighbors are paying so I want to be careful about giving that up.I really want to put this 30k to work for me, but as Alexander pointed out I shouldn't be too hasty.

Be very careful especially on your first deal.

You could try to take legal action, but that is really going to be a whole headache in its own. 3) Is the lien a small enough amount that you can take care of whatever the seller cannot and still have it be a good deal?

We've always gone above and beyond to take care of our tenants and hoping in return they would do the same and fortunately for us they have. 

I know he knew I was a newbie investor but I did not care.

I did a quick look at some underwriting guidelines and here is where I see the issues.Long drawn out painful too much information version -The R2 zoning would not be a showstopper, but it is worth taking note and reading the appraisal carefully.

I'm sure you're right and I will do my best to extra prepared and careful whenever I do dive into this.

He wants to know what to do.From my position... he was the one with the income so I dont care if she leaves but they are both on the lease.