Granted, I am pretty new at this, five houses cash buys, I find that making sure I pay the $1000 or so for great title insurance when I buy as is, safe guards me from any problems.

Here you agreed you wanted to purchase the price for X (Which could have been high or low, you should have enlisted the services of a professional to represent you, which you did not), the seller agreed to sell it to you for X, so that is the market price of the property.The appraisal is not performed as a means of safeguarding your interests, and even though you pay for it, it is not actually your property depending on the state (some states do grant you ownership of the report).

My question is, what can an investor do to safeguard against this kind of problem?

Although the organization offering the investments may do the tracking to not allow you to over invest, so that be be the safeguard.

Are there other creative ways to safeguard this wealth strategy?  

Does anyone use this kind of safeguard in their contracts and could you share what your contracts say in regards to work being completed on time?

As to the lease expiration you'll need to give notice for possession, property left must be safe guarded and stored.

Her contract looks pretty legitimate and it seems to have all of the  safeguards  that you want to have when doing this kind of deal.

The borrower is, per her doctors, dying (she has been ill for awhile, so this is not entirely unexpected).My parents aren't interested in selling the note, buying out the heir apparent or foreclosing - they simply want to safeguard their investment while the estate trundles through probate.

Hi Lending gurus,I am working on some remodeling project where we need 50K and I want to lend that money where I am also 25% partner.My questions:  I think I can prepare a promissory note and get it notarized and get sign for remaining partner, is that correct or there is better way.How to safeguard my interest/money in case things go south, I know them very well but still. what should I include in agreement so I can get paid principle and interest timely and get late fees/charges in case installment not paid on time.I think I need to issue 1099 INT for 6% interest I am going to charge.I want to keep this simple without leaving myself exposed Any template or clause needs to be added.Let me know.thx/