Quote from @Mackensie Matze: This is a common mistake.

Here’s the catch: I’m not sure how to go about getting a loan with no current employment.

I would find a market with good median rents, and low home costs, and a location that has some indicators that would support future price growth (pop growth, job growth, large businesses/employers moving there).

What does your lease say regarding maintaining common areas or the property in general?

A common use for a quit claim deed is to clear up title issues.

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Below is a list of the most common record statuses and their meanings: Deed: This document shows the transfer of ownership from one party to another.

Usually this means that the tenants have to provide access (within reasonable common notice), have to cooperate in access to make repairs (if they don't they would be liable for any additional damage caused by delay in repair), and subject to paying for a locksmith because you had to change the locks because they wouldn't give keys or provide access. 

Are lien waivers common in Indy?

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