On the other hand, keep in mind that there are costs associated with maintaining an LLC (such as the $800 annual franchise tax in California).2.

Since then I make sure to get tenants that are attracted to how well maintained it is, too the point that they are willing a pay a premium, I find that they are more likely to keep it in that same condition.  

The buildings are also scheduled to be repainted in a few months and the complex is very well maintained.

To maintain the liability protection you would need to operate each company separate from each other.

If the pointing isn't maintained, there will be a superhighway for rodents and water. 

You will get to maintain ownership with the deed until they purchase. 

I maintain the properties myself.

You can always offer more if you're looking to maintain a good relationship. 

That was the final straw.So instances of money collected post sale, purposely concealed issues on the property, and not enforcing the tenants to provide access needed to the property and it appears he maintains a relationship with said tenants, it appears like he was in on the caper.Can I request a lower buyout amount. 

This thing has been maintained since the 1950's by the same company that handles it now, believe it or not!