Unless the city is actually filing a lien against all the properties or a lis pendens or something the timing to record wouldn't be too critical.

The time log is critical. 

This is critical as it gives you credibility or Ethos.

Building it takes time, and it's critical to continue demonstrating your knowledge, track record, and integrity.Asking for referrals is an efficient strategy to build trust.

Any real life cases experienced which could help understand them without violating any NDA; please do share them (remove all confidential important data)Thanks in Advance indemnification clauses are extremely critical in every agreement.

Running the models will show you not just WHETHER paying off this property fast is the right/wrong move, but WHY it's the right/wrong move (which is critical).Here's a post I wrote a while back about how to use projection models, and why they're such a critical tool for any real estate investor: https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/48/topics/1164330-are-y...Good luck out there!

Always review an operational budget so that the deal is as profitable as it looks at first glance.Overpaying For A PropertyPaying too much for a house or building can be the most critical mistake you could make with investment properties.

Networking can be a critical part of your investing journey.

Tax law and engineering expertise was critical.

Pictures are SO critical for STRs!!!