As mentioned if you're concerned, just keep a close eye on your credit profile during that period!

This is very well worded, and I believe covers most new investors' concerns and questions. 

I'd recommend having them help out with the contract portions, if anything to help with liability concerns.

Right now there are definitely more units available than average, but they aren't staying on the market for extremely long.

Sounds like it could generate some good monthly income, but it could also be a hassle being that far away and only 1 property.Yes, but we have friends in Fairhope that manage rental properties so we aren't as concerned about that. 

However, Northern Utah seems to me an extremely hot market right now, with deals closing before they can even hit the MLS.

After nearly 3 years of operating history, I'm concerned that the properties are not performing well enough to warrant continuation of the venture, and I'm considering selling.

If you have any questions or concerns, please dolet us know so that we may address them." 

Go to Etsy and search for "rental property tracker," and you will find hundreds of nice spreadsheets to track 10-20 rentals, usually for under $10.Software has extremely helpful features like online payments, marketing syndication (click a button, and your property is advertised on multiple sites), electronic document review/signing, maintenance tracking, and owner reports.

I suspect this would happen if various parties were given the ability to ask questions in nearly every application for what this thread touches on - and I have major concerns about integrity (and credibility) issues involved in putting yourself in a position to defend this position if ever challenged.