What you need is a plan where every entrance strategy leads to an exit strategy, that is determined by the entrance strategy of the next property, and so on.Now, the "entrance/exit" I'm speaking of isn't you...it's your money...entering, and exiting each string of "connected" deals.

Yes Bill--never ending army of these types...Here you go:https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/93/topics/436...What do you think of his entrance strategy?

I suppose you could put a gate or chain across the entrance as well. 

Account Closed, first I would do all that @Don Meinke suggested (please do the goose neck correctly).second all big box stores have flexible extensions for downspouts. use 2 or 3 together and direct the water away.if you're not there in a big rain to observe, use the hose i see on the left of the picture to test the water drainage/level of the guttersi would get rid of that "fake planters" at the entrance: does not look good and right now impedes right drainage.

By reverse layout, I'm saying the front entrance enters into a hallway that serves the bedrooms and the rear entrance enters into a dining area or living area.

One being, the front entrance is very dark and narrow and sits to the side of the house.  

I mostly want to attract travelers interested in finding a comfy bed and good atmosphere, that don't mind sharing a bathroom, entrance if possible, but don't want to pay extra to rent out an entire place. 

Not looking for official legal advice here, but what would you do if you found out that there were 5 cop cars surrounding one of your properties trying to gain entrance?

I like to put signs at all entrances and exits to the neighborhood.

I'm talking about the house transformed into 4 x 1 bedroom appartements, with weird separate entrances but all legal.So my questions are, for those of you who are experienced, which property is better long term ?