I would laugh if I witnessed a case getting thrown out like that.Many appraisers were very worried after 2008 when FNMA initiated it's buy-back program.

Check the sex offenders list, require two years of consent employment, don’t pull credit scores, do run a drivers records check, do run a state background check through your state police and do a local county courts check, list each category on your application and have them initial and sign along with a witness of a notary. 9.

The sheriff will be there so you can change the locks and they keep the peace.I've witnessed 2 such evictions and both tenants were single mothers who were crying when they got put out. 

It's best to have all conversations with your tenant documented and witnessed by a third party.

If you do confront him, which it sounds like you really want to, bring a witness. 

Real estate investments requires risk but you can manage the risk wit the proper systems in place. 

I witnessed many a "Savvy" RE investor lose their shirts and everything else! 

I would hope that they don't sell the CA properties to take the cash with the step up basis - I think they've witnessed enough family members who aren't RE investors vs those are are and which ones are doing financially well. 

Kait's occupants may wittingly or unwittingly provide you with a pretty good idea of their plans and of their knowledge of the legal issues.Best of luck

I can't wIt to quit my bake job and work this full time.