Analyze them from several perspectives, including what they will add to the deal, how they assert control in the partnership and the downside if things do not go to plan.I passed on a partnership and was glad I did.

Redfin agent Jessica Carroll - Excellent. organized, knowledgeable and assertive.

Seems I could wait 10 years under the new rules in PA and assert adverse possession down the line.I know this is a lot and could be very tricky but if the property is in decent shape I plan to hold long term, so I am hopeful I can avoid some of the headaches that come with a tax sale.

Market researchers are aware of and guard against the conventional wisdom, particularly from sales teams who assert that market research cannot tell them anything new about their customers or potential customers. 

Based on answers above, below is my understanding.To start with, without too much work(1) make sure that you don't play tricks and resolve all safety related issues(2) get an umbrella insurance to cover youAfter you''ve more properties or you don't mind putting extra work to be safer.(1) set up a trust(2) move assets or put the asserts into the LLC, and put the LLC under the trust.

I am not suggesting you need to be aggressive in your demeanor but I think you need to be ambitious, assertive, fierce and go-getting. 

I second your assertion that he is the guy to follow in the Milwaukee small residential rental market as he is well reasoned and has a teacher's approach.  

@Taylor L.I don't know if such saying exists but I'd agree to it.However, I have been investing internationally for a few years now and I totally disagree with your assertion that "investing in the US makes much more sense due to better pricing, cash flows and landlord-tenant laws" (which is can be partially true depending on which US state you compare with which foreign country and what strategy you follow).Making generalizations like that is generally very unhelpful, especially when they are based on discussions that you've had with one single person (as opposed to your own experience or that of many other people).

Don't be afraid to assert your rights as a landlord.

, and I think the time has come for investors to become more assertive regarding their property rights.