I recommend getting all of your ducks in a row before you find a deal so that you are prepared when the time comes. 

However, I'm in no place to lend legal advice or tax advice but the points I put up are just some things I've been researching so that I am better prepared to make a smart decision.

They could spend an hour or two preparing for the meeting and have it be an hour meeting. 

What ways can I prepare myself for these type of events. 

Tax preparer doesn’t like the shoebox of receipts anymore.

It's important when you are getting started to build out your team so that you are prepared when something comes your way. 

One of my bizz partners owns a 150 unit complex in the Northwest Solid B.. his PM sent e mail telling him to prepare for 40% non pays..

My thought is yes because that was time spent renovating the property to prepare it to be rented. 2) Do hours logged include time spent driving to the property to perform renovations and re-stock supplies?

The squatters would have to go through the legal process, which they won't because they know they have no evidence of legal occupation.The worst that could happen is violence, so you should only attempt this if you are prepared to defend yourself. 

Or are these sellers just really under prepared for digital communication?