I'm new here as well, and have experience as a music producer in our home studio. :) Best wishes for you my friend.

So you know, the Note is the Obligation to pay, the Deed Of Trust is the security instrument that secures the note, putting the property up as collateral.  

And if you are going to hold rentals, be sure to find the landlord group in the area where you hold rentals as they are going to be instrumental in helping you in your business.

-Another year with crappy neighbors (loud bass music, etc.)Which option should I pick or is there an option I’m overlooking?

Then secure the note with a security instrument, such as deed of trust.

@JD Martin, Now you have me thinking about how to turn BP fame into musical fame.

Yeah the Compton from gangster rap music.

I've got a bunch of before and after photos from my flips and I'd like to turn it into a youtube video with some music and basic info.Does anyone have a program or website that they can recommend?

Even with strict rules, if someone is playing music loudly or engaging in activities that others don't approve of, it can take weeks to resolve and in the meantime people are looking for other options.  

And, you should be able to identify and distinguish all sorts of instruments that are used - mortgages, assignment of mortgage, subordination agreement, mortage modification, lien release, etc.