As explained by California’s Supreme Court in Tyrone v.

I'm currently looking into the Columbus area but after I contacted the clerk of courts and emailed someone in charge they, I never received a response on where to see a list of these properties.

In my opinion, you want something that will protect you, but is also understandable for everyone signing.Keep in mind that at the end of the day, here in Illinois, the state is generally contractor-friendly in the court of law, so making sure you document everything clearly with payment will protect you against any potential mechanics liens.We have had several projects that did not go perfectly here in Chicago because we overpromised and didn't keep tight enough documentation. 

Don't have to be on the deed even to declare it your homestead.

Tenant moved out right b4 court date.

@David Cianci I agree with I answered a similar question in forum here and referenced court cases.

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.

Isn't it possible to declare in the US (pay the taxes there) instead of declaring in Canada where I live? 

Dave Ramsey might feel the way he does about debt because he got burned and declared bankruptcy (a publicized fact), and you are influenced by your past and learn from it and others might benefit from sharing.My biography is what is it and is fully disclosed on several public websites by 3rd party regulators (TSBPA, FINRA, NFA, TDI, etc) and reiterated on several of my own.  

Most of my screening comes from gumshoing social media, web court searches and following up on references.