Unfortunately, the only serious applicants I've received either have a criminal history, poor references from previous or current landlords, or have faced evictions in the past three years.

If you need references for either of them in San Diego, let me know.

For reference, your typical setup costs for a true syndication with all the regulatory filings and documentation is likely going to be around $10k or more.  

Please reference the following section of your lease [INSERT AS-IS CLAUSE].

Explain your worries about potential damage to the new porch and noise disturbance, especially if it's causing vibrations that could affect the structure or annoy neighbors.Consider Amendments: If your lease agreement doesn't currently address items like punching bags specifically, consider adding an amendment that outlines rules for using outdoor spaces to prevent future misunderstandings.Document Agreements: Whatever agreement you come to with your tenants, document it in writing to ensure clarity and as a reference in case issues arise later.If you need any further assistance or would like to discuss please feel free to DM me!

I believe trust is OK but LLC is more dicey - refer to your FA (Financial Advisor/CPA) for this-When the time comes to pay back my father, will we be able to distribute proceeds from the sale/refi as we see fit?

Dayton, Cincinnati and Cleveland are some areas I’d been referring clients to look into if they want multifamily options!

Someone could have bad credit, but good landlord references, strong income or employment history, etc.I score based on a variety of criteria, determine the level of risk, and then charge a higher deposit to offset that risk.

I know all the programs only work if the student puts in the work.For reference, I've bought a couple SFH and small MF properties, so I'm not a complete rookie! 

I even use Skype and TeamViewer to communicate with clients so I'd highly recommend looking for one of the best with great references that interviews well with you.So look for someone you can connect with that works out for your situation.Feel free to ask here if you have questions