An "on paper" cash for keys deal might give you a stronger case if they refuse to move, but you still have to do it by the book! 

@Anvith Amin for new investors some compensating factors would be considered such as good credit rating, more reserves, stronger cash flow on subject property but the focus remains on the asset.

If the person committed just about any other crime, this wouldn't even be a question.If an American citizen had killed that woman, odds are stronger that "well, you didn't intend to kill her, but it's still man-slaughter," or some other crime.Since the person's an adult, if I've read it right, then unless the person is something like someone who is autistic, then I believe that only they can fill out the app, not someone who won't live there.If they can't provide a proper and complete app, simply state that until the app is properly filled out, then just like any other app, you can't accept an incomplete app.This shouldn't even be a discussion, imo.

When it comes to non-metro markets, there may be cities with better deals than Cleveland but chances are, Cleveland has a stronger economy.

So even if you pick a state with stronger protections like WY or NV, the cause of action arose in the state where the tenant fell, so likely that the court where the accident happened would have jurisdiction.California tends to have more laws on the books and requirements and restrictions that it can be a good idea to form a CA LLC for out of state property so that you as a CA resident are covered, and to try to have your contracts fall under the purview of CA courts.

There's a stronger argument to start as a sole proprietor/DE or partnership (or remain that way) in the wake of the TCJA.

If I can create good-will by paying a little extra commission now, it could lead to first crack at pocket listings, increased responsiveness, a stronger reputation when my name is brought up among agents, etc.

The only reason to defer the capital gain would be to reduce the tax liability in the event someone anticipated a lower tax burden/rate later on.There is also the potential that your purchasing power could be stronger in today's market than it would be in a future market and keeping that money in circulation will benefit your portfolio long term, but that is even more speculative than trying to determine what tax rate you will pay in the future, and the longer you plan to hold the resources before cashing out and paying the taxes the more speculative it is.

I don’t know if that would be a good idea but another interesting strategy I’ve heard is make your wife (or whoever is the less active partner in the business) a 1 percent owner and then it makes it stronger for asset protection.Not a lawyer consult a lawyer for legal advice

However, it is a cultural heritage in the US that guns have always been owned and held by civilians, the right to hunt and protect your home is simply an honored tradition and while tied to the Consititution as a right to bear arms, I believe the tradition is stronger than the argument as a right.