For value-add investments, securing the right type of financing that accounts for the property’s potential appreciation is key.

Check out time, where to take trash on Tuesdays, things like that.

(Michael's posts are a great resource for this, but still no substitute for working directly with a tax accountant that's well-versed in all the ins-and-outs of this.) 

Do you check Landlord references?

In this instance what I would do is get the deed in lieu from the borrower so you ahve the property again and get a note from them but have an attorney draft it to see if you can include a confession of judgment - meaning if they do not pay then you can get a quick judgment and possibly garnish wages.I would also have them put a small down payment as part of the note and only accept a check that way if you ever did garnish you have a copy of a check so you know where they bank.unfortunately you are right they can stop paying on the note and its unsecured so its a risk but out of all the options this is your best option.

Just about any bank can open a joint account. 

Through this type of account, the IRA itself—not you personally—can purchase real estate as an investment.

I was under the impression that HOAs liens are erased as they are junior accounts compared to tax liens.

...and the account is closed.

Too many investors waste money on general handymen trying to fix everything, only to end up hiring a specialist later anyway.6.Each property should have its own bank account.