“Trust but verify” is a great motto when it comes to PM’s in my opinion.

I would never trust anyone without proper training and oversight. 

Please note, you can't do this with your non-IRA money, your businesses, trusts, children, grand children, spouse, parents, or grand parents.

I would trust the law office I use to research the title and provide the insurance to protect me.

This is the kind of people that I trust to invest with my capital.

If a seller has more than one source of air conditioning, then it is highly likely that one of these systems does not work properly.Pro tip: Unless you are able to verify repairs needed, do not simply trust/believe what a seller tells you about a non-functional appliance.

Goes with the job, I live and work in the territory I work in.The following things I believe to be true: you could definitely do this; you will definitely take on more risk.Food for thought: building a strong network of folks you trust would be a must.

You will need a promissory note and either a mortgage or deed of trust.

The good ones become trusted advisors and are leaned on heavily.  

However, you can mitigate this by using a trust or holding company to add a layer of privacy, where the LLC is not directly tied to your name.Attorney can help you better.