I believe there are faster, more assured ways of developing long term cash flow than through owning rentals. 

I'm most assuredly a "newbie"; new to self-storage, new to commercial real estate and new to construction.

I will be present during the inspection to protect your belongings and to assure the doors are locked. 

She assured us she has excellent credit score.

A security deposit assures, to some degree, the rented premises can be returned to their former condition before the tenants occupancy.

I would want to assure a clear title and the city is satisfied.My exit strategies:I prefer buy and hold and can see keeping it as a rental so refinancing when I have rental income to show might work, right?

The title company should assure that you don't pay his taxes.Good luck

BRAVO - - Pay for service is an assured way to preserve a relationship and continued assistance from that provider

I assure you that is not a policy of FNMA

I tell you this to assure you that it can be done, but it is hard work.