@Cameron HumeWell, at least investing with a non-spousal partner is good reason to get a LLC.Here is one of MANY threads about LLC's:  https://www.biggerpockets.com/...Yes, definitely work with qualfied attorney to set it up correctly and appropriately. 

I'm hoping to BRRRR it.Thanks @Chuks Erinne @Cameron Bricker and @Heather Hall@Laurice Brown I listened to the BP money podcast and followed all the things that saved me money and started picking up side hustles.

The made allegations and ran press releases saying my company was running a Ponzi Scheme.

It is true that I have good reason to believe that the owner's have abandoned their property, but my belief does not establish the alleged abandonment of their real estate as a matter of law. 

Simply type "(City Name) Real Estate" and check the news section on Google for a plethora of headlines about the local market.Here are some recent examples for Sacramento:Home-flipping: How the Sacramento area compares to other marketsRedfin says Sacramento’s Hollywood Park neighborhood is one of the nation’s hottestElmhurst residents fight against real estate agent’s plan to open neighborhood officeCommercial Marijuana Growers Buying Up Space In Sacramento At Unprecedented RateSacramento apartment occupancy rates suggest rents going higher, report findsHere are some examples for Livermore, CA:Major Bay Area apartment operator sues Airbnb, alleging 'illicit subletting'Council Votes to Move Historic Train DepotBURGLARS STEAL APPLIANCES FROM HOMES FOR SALE IN LIVERMOREShopping center and hotel project slated for LivermoreTesla snaps up huge warehouse lease in Livermore, highlighting car ramp-up plansSo, how do you interpret these headlines? 

@Mike Koprowski, Concerning alleged "We Buy Ugly Houses" franchise:http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/201706260061...

@Cameron York Hi Cameron, How did it go with DP?

@Cameron Hunt Ohh goodness this is interesting and useful information for me.

On the other hand, I had a 19-year old woman live in my house, who allegedly did not have good parents.

Patti & Cameron, thanks for sharing your knowledge.