So, communication and assignment issues, as well as not being able to explain the maintenance issues and the required work.3) Proper documentation and quality of work issues.

Others might be fine with taking risk, but least by doing this a person can get an idea of what might go wrong.e) Legal document analysis: it will usually take a few days to go through the legal document properly, as almost inevitably there are tons of gotchas that either have to be explained, or mitigated with a side letter.That is the very short summary of what I do.

BUT there was nothing preventing DOCUMENTATION.

Quote from @Jim Bryant: As I stated before, the best thing to do in these court cases is to state your case quickly with documented evidence.

Document the condition they left it, keep receipts for the charges, and charge it to their card.

If there is a specific document you would like to see added next please comment in this thread so I can get it added to the list!

The seller will also have to sign documents that are required and it will hold them liable for debts since they are on title.Best way to set that up is run the numbers and create a partnership based on the equity of the land and your cash injection and sweat equity.

If in the rare chance they do allow short term rentals in the HOA rules/regulations and association documents, don't be surprised if they change that ruling after you buy. 

However, you don't mention if this was added to their rental agreements or how this was documented. 3.

Finding an agent that knows the market and can find you properties that provide a profit (for both of you) is worth the effort.One more thing about the contract . . . be sure to read the ENTIRE document and ask for clarification is needed.