I understand my role should include more than raising the initial equity investment and continue throughout the holding period and disposition.Here are my questions:Is Number 3 (from above) a good idea to create anonymity for investors?

I have just been including a photocopy of a deposit check made out to a local title company with all my offers presented through my realtor.

They offer flexibility in design and can be customized to include a business space.Shipping container homes: While trendy, these can be challenging for mixed-use (residential/commercial) purposes due to zoning and building code issues in many areas.

that we’ve learned in our 24 years, managing almost 700 doors across the Metro Detroit area, including almost 100 S8 leases.

If it is attached to the privately owned property it could be covered very easily and in some cases the coverage would be included in a standard homeowners policy.  

Just be aware that this adds another layer of complexity, and you’ll want to check with both your lender and a real estate attorney to make sure everything is set up correctly.When it comes to terms, owner financing gives you a lot of flexibility:Interest rate: You want something attractive to the buyer but that compensates you for the risk of holding that second lien.Repayment schedule: You can choose a traditional 15- or 30-year schedule, or go with something shorter if you want to be paid off sooner.Balloon payment: Many owner-financed deals include a balloon payment, meaning the buyer pays off the remaining balance after a set period (usually 5-10 years).

Inspectors can be lazy louts who are just working toward retirement or they can be so picky they fail rentals for the smallest of issues, including dirty drip pans on the stoves and mildew around the tub. 

>you don't need to bash the Carl's in order to make a point.When the Carls were saying drive to vacation markets were recession proof, some BP users, including myself, pointed out that they (the Carls) had not been through a major recession (and this is not a major recession but a slight slow down).  

I have joined several REI Mentorships including WREIN (Women's Real Estate Investment Network) in Dallas, TX and and Vertical Street ventures in Phoenix, Arizona (Syndications) .

Trust me, an extra couple of weeks of vacancy to find the right person is much cheaper in the long run than missed rent and eviction costs; and that doesn't even include the extra stress and anxiety from it.