If you're paying cash, then it's up to you....I just bought a house allegedly in a 'flood-zone'.

But they are the inexperienced passive investors, which is a blind leading the blind scenario—and then when/if something goes wrong these people sue, alleging you mislead them, didn’t disclose the risks, were not prepared to manage the complexities, and so on.  

Quote from @Cameron Moore: Best advice...

-Utility turn on - House isn't done so they haven't actually had to do anything-Tenant placement - House isn't done so they haven't actually placed a tenant-Property management - They're still renovating the property (allegedly) so there's nothing to really manage.I've had to request the rent for literally every month I was owed, but since they've been paying when requested, I let that go.

In one of my properties, a tenant is alleging a child tested for lead exposure.  

@Rome Gal, there was a 500 owner class action law suit against the developer of the HR hotel years ago for alleged misuse of association funds.

utm_source=email_share&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=news&utm_content=utahSeveral Reddit threads about this and allegedly has his license revoked in Arizona as a GC for numerous violations. https://azroc.my.site.com/AZRoc/s/contractor-search?

Those policies provide a duty to defend you as long as the allegations against you are covered under the policy.

Quote from @Cameron Tope: Hey Forrest, What exactly is a "portable tenant screening report"? 

Quote from @Cameron Woodward: Im in the process of buying my first property.