You can put a mortgage into a "trust: without triggering a due on sale but again contacting your bank/lender is the best route to avoid any issues.Some banks/lenders or servicing companies change guidelines and even a trust may require other paperwork but the attorney usually facilitates that to be safe.  

You’ll also want to know how they handle rent collection and late payments and if they can provide references from other investors they work with.A good investor-friendly agent should have a strong network of professionals like contractors, inspectors, and lenders to help with your investments.

on the HML did U not get a first position mortgage or deed of trust with lenders Alta ?

.- Most contractors will cut corners, or worse, once they figure out they won't be watched closely:( Your job will also go to the bottom of their priority list.Monitoring progress is relatively easy: hire that same inspector to go by weekly or before any payments to take a VIDEO of:1) What was done2) Quality of workmanshipOne other thing you didn't ask about, payments to contractors.- They all want 50% down or as much as they can squeeze out of you. 

Did you have an agreement in writing signed by both you and the designer regarding payment schedule and purchases?

Put all of this into a revocable trust.3. 

Creative terms can make your offer stand out, especially in competitive markets.Build RapportPeople are more likely to work with those they like and trust.

Box solely for the purpose of collecting rent but I do suggest having one and if nothing else works use it for rent collections but I would Electronic payments or bank deposits before doing mail.

We respect and trust him, and that is priceless to us.

@Jared W SmithThe words trust but verify ring very true with those stories.