The mere fact that I was documenting everything convinced the broker I was serious & it made things go smoothly.

Concern here is: if they fail to pay the HOA dues, fines, etc. will the HOA foreclose on my house or merely put a lien on it?

But I have close to nothing to offer as collateral, and no liquidity for a down payment.I would search for an answer to this question if I could think of the right way to phrase it in a search string, it's probably a stupid question, but here goes:Would it be possible to offer something MORE secure, thus making lending to me less risky, than merely allowing them to become the 1st position lien holder?

I scope out a property, write an estimate and negotiate with the contractor to make sure that the policyholder gets back into their home and the insurance company does not get screwed over in the process.As real estate investors we are always wondering if I'm paying the right amount for this job.

@John Warren There's a never ending debate on how much an LLC really protects you, as compared to merely buying a generous liability insurance.

And for a mere $50,000 most real estate attorneys will give it a shot with no guarantee of the outcome.Do not assume the investor said he was an attorney until you speak with the investor and see the paperwork.

Alternatively, if you don't pay at the beginning of the month I'm pretty sure it will get their attention.Caution: things that are merely annoying may not be grounds for withholding rent or breaking your lease.

I also send a Text Message.The mere act of sending the Notice to vacate by  Certified Mail - Return Receipt Requested is Legal Proof of Notification in Texas.

Or should we merely roll all the assets under our current LLC structure (note: our state doesn't care about DBA- you can have 30 companies with the same DBA so long as there are no complaints/TM infringements).Many thanks in advance- and to answer a few questions; no I won't share the name and would appreciate it if others wouldn't as well. 

Also seeking any advice especially regards to the insurance company’s antics of suing a policyholder that has been with them 10 years.