Even with some people I believe are honest, I simply believe most do not properly analyze and manage risk, as is evident with nearly every syndication doing capital calls right now because they didnt properly plan for rising rates.Dave Van Horn however, along with his company PPR one of the few people I trust in the real estate space.

I personally use a company called swift permits.

I've heard there's a good chance the mortgage company won't care as long as the payments continue to be made on time but I still want to protect myself just in case.

I am pissed at the company and in search for a decent management company at this point. 

If someone is walking down the street and trips on your sidewalk or a  walk way whether its a tenant, delivery person or passerby you are the one who gets sued because its premises liability exposure.

I saw a notice on the door from the city and I tried to get some info on the owner but it looks like an investment company has owned it for several years but no one has been in there.

There are any number of Real Estate schools available to you, so choose the one that compliments your learning style, whether that be online or in person or a hybrid. 

I also invest in other assets such as stocks, and private companies as well.

I would never own rental properties in my personal name.

They say the average amount of water per day a person uses is 80 to 100 gallons , Lets call it 60 to be conservative .