Stake the wallThe development of a wall might be done by adjusting the external block edge of the substantial wall.

Another one several sections of the ceiling were hanging down. 

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In the end we updated all electric, all plumbing above basement level, new hot water tank, all new windows, removed a divider wall, installed a 1/2 bath, upgraded laundry to the second floor, full kitchen remodel, full bath remodel, and installed a rear exterior door to the back yard.

My game plan is to rehab it as a single family (so that it will pass the inspection) but to have it setup so that it can easily be made into a duplex when ready (put up a wall and add an additional kitchen back to back with the current kitchen).

The prior projects has been my biggest hang up

This includes the replacement of all burnt out light bulbs to their original wattage, sponge clean with appropriate cleaning agents of all tubs, sinks, showers, toilets, and countertops, moping of all ceramic tile floors, vacuuming all carpets, dusting of hardwood floors, cleaning all cobwebs on ceilings, floors, and walls.

No repairs, painting, hanging shelves, nothing should ever be done by a tenant except hang a picture and only then with your preapproval.

Last night he did the same thing, came out of his apartment to say hi, and he was so inebriated that he had to lean against the wall in order to stand upright. 

If you wait and let them hang out rent free for a month you'd just have to start the process in a month anyway.