I have absolutely no problem paying him everything I owe him, i'm a man of my word and will catch up as long as i'm able to get to work.

@Ray Lai Thanks for the warm words.  

Those that have done this, what would be your words of advice? 

Hello All, I was just wondering if there are any specific sayings or words I should stay away from while talking to a client either on the phone or in person.

If you think that something can be done faster, better, or any of those comparative words that mean to be "gooder" - then try it out.

For the amount you can deduct: https://www.law.cornell.edu/cfr/text/26/1.190-1For what qualifies: https://www.law.cornell.edu/cfr/text/26/1.190-2Your specific question, how to actually make the election: https://www.law.cornell.edu/cfr/text/26/1.190-3 If it were me, I would include the deduction on a separate line on your Schedule E with wording such as "Sec 190 architectural and transportation barrier removal expenses" or whatever your software lets you fit.

@Matthew Hamilton, as far as I know, this type of property WILL come closer to the "50% Rule" regarding its non-mortgage expenses than you've allowed for, so I certainly recommend being more conservative than the $1,042/m split between the 3 units that you're guessing.And "doesn't seem to need much fix up" can become famous last words!

I am trying to figure out how to go about legally getting them to live up to their word, if possible.

In other words, what are other condos around your worth/selling for?

In other words, she was unaware that it was even possible to say in writing that there is only one offer, and literally only able to say in writing that there were "multiple offers," no matter how many offers there actually were that the seller was entertaining.