You'll find people who still insist MTR isn't "a thing" but those of us using this strategy recognize why it is, indeed, different from both STR and LTR.

I insisted on the JVA with many of the points that you mentioned to be included, but ultimately decided to back out in the end so we could hammer out the terms of the JVA.

We insist on cash, cashier's check, or money order.As for accepting a whole year's rent up front, that usually seems suspicious to me. 

However the seller's attorney pushed back and insisted on the standard "due on sale" clause written into the note.

So all the speechifying ane insistence to "keep the economy going" has pretty much been a misguided, shortsighted, lunatic failed financial policy championed by a shady study in ignominy.But hey, what do I know?

But if, for whatever reason, you insist on investing remotely, you don't have to limit your search to local accountants. 

If they insist on staying, I guess you're required to let them.

Seller's agent insisted that if I wanted to see or inspect the property, I'd have to put in an offer first, with a $5,000 EMD.

Attorneys, when I bring this up, laugh and nod in agreement.The most conservative attorneys insist that each series needs a separate bank account, a separate set of books, and a separate tax return.

Insist on getting the house you want.