That business model works well for more static assets (private placements) but is not generally best for investments that are more time-sensitive in nature or involve a lot of transactions (rental real estate, tax liens, etc).There are a smaller number of firms that provide plans offering checkbook control. 

The upstairs bedroom appears to be more of a loft and a large downstairs room which could be a family room, large bedroom or workshop.What I would like to do is convert the bedroom to a more traditional bedrooms with doors and closets, possibly turning the the large downstairs bedroom into 2 bedrooms and adding a bathroom maybe in the loft bedroom area.What would these improvements cost?

Could I ask how involved was your process of investing, how much did the RE agents help in all the process (finding properties, negotiating price, arranging inspection, paperwork, legal, etc) or was it mostly work you did on your own?

You need to improve your screening or raise your standards.Tell the upper tenant you will not be renewing the lower tenants lease in April and try to convince them to stay.Give the lower unit the notice according to your state regulations when it is time.Regardless of whether the upper unit tenant stays or not I would definatly not be renewing the lower tenant.

The upstairs bedroom appears to be more of a loft and a large downstairs room which could be a family room, large bedroom or workshop.What I would like to do is convert the bedroom to a more traditional bedrooms with doors and closets, possibly turning the the large downstairs bedroom into 2 bedrooms and adding a bathroom maybe in the loft bedroom area.What would these improvements cost?

Is there anyone on here that is a credit specialist??  I have always heard the having credit cards open for long periods of time shows you have good length of credit. So, I dont want to pay off all credit cards becaus...

@Ike Ekeh How things go really depends on whether the parcels involved are already incorporated into the relevant municipality's growth plan. 

If it is toxic black mold, the remediation process is very involved.

Pending litigation could have been decided with final judgment entered; perhaps litigation initiated involving the property, lis pendens recorded; federal tax lien could have been recorded... lots of things can happen before settlement.

in so cal it would be RARE to have a lawyer involved in this transaction @David Weintraub  we are a title and escrow stateso take out the 1k  and the two addition doc review fee's 750 and 795  those are straight to the lender for his profit side.other than that fee's are fairly standard..