I have a rent-to-own website that brings in organic leads on a weekly-basis.

This isn't just about keeping things organized; it's your safety net if things escalate legally.Legal Grounds Check: It's wise to touch base with a legal expert familiar with your local landlord-tenant laws.

I also make sure the broker, if one is part of the transaction is copied and make it known in the email that defects exist and spell them out in a neat and organized fashion. 

I also work for a Fortune 500 so it has been helpful to understand how these types of organizations operate and translate this to my real estate investing.

However, you can use what I call a "cash like substance"...which is a form of non-lien-able debt, and it works too.

Thanks for sharing Joe, I might steal that spreadsheet layout to organize my investments as well!

I definitely recommend Turno, it has saved me a lot of organization time these last few months.

Those guys end up buying marketing programs from one of a few specialized real estate marketing organizations out of either Las Vegas or Salt Lake City; and the result is the cost of their programs goes from $3000 to $40,000, the quality of their information go from a 8 to a 4, and once you’ve entered their program all your contact is with an employee while the guru is out giving seminars, workshops, and making videos.   

Owner-occupancy shall not be required if the owner is another governmental agency, land trust, or housing organization."

You should start getting referrals for an attorney to help you organize the structure and language for your described arrangement.I would absolutely recommend the Investment LLC be 100% separate from the construction entity.