Certainly keep an eye on it but I don't think it signifies bad things to come in the near term necessarily.

It typically signifies a nicer new construction neighborhood in the DC area

Additionally, there could be issues when it comes to marital status for example if one of the 5 people get a divorce down the road and then the ex wants a piece of the action.It may be best to buy the remaining siblings out so there are fewer claims to the property.  

Your tenant's marital problems are not your problem unless your unit is getting destroyed.

A title company will usually check for recorded liens, verify the seller’s marital status and check for other encumbrances on the property.

I just received a voice-mail from tenant that she is out of town, her husband is destroying property, police won't evict him since they are married. She does not know if it is just her property or my property too.They...

-Marital home transferred between spouses and the only consideration is a mortgage or other lien encumbering the property -Marital home transferred between former spouses pursuant to a divorce decree (Rule 12B-4.013(27), Florida Administrative Code) -Property transferred to or from a trust with no beneficial ownership change (Rule 12B-4.013(28), Florida Administrative Code) -Gift of property which is not subject to a mortgage -Document is exempt or all parties to the document are exempt (please explain under “Other” below)-Other – Specify

@Ashley Wynn I purchase with HML in a single member LLC under my name only (or my husband if it will be his property)> refi to my personal name (or my husband's) > and then warranty deed (not quitclaim... very specifically warranty deed) to my single-member entity (or entities roll to our trust...so then we both have marital rights). 

At least in Florida, using the deposits to build requres an additonal contract and lawyer or there could be signifiant risk.We are opportimnistic in building.  

If it isn't in the operating agreement, it probably defaults to state law, so you need to look in the corporations law sections of LLCs and see how your state treats vacancies, it may simply revert to a single member if she resigns.Just guessing, I'd say an attorney would suggest a wife being in the company for estate issues and taxes based on your ownership, then as to marital property issues (divorce comes to mind) and that any "life events" would better be served in that manner.