I hired an IRA-approved valuation company to value that note at that time.

Most importantly, whether you do it by directly engaging the seller or hire someone (agent, broker, foreclosure consultant and etc.), you must research the local laws and regulations, which are State specific.

Today I got a certified letter stating a lien has been placed on the property by the landscaping company they hired but have not paid.

RE is a lot more active and involved, even if you hire a PM and a GC which BTW eats up your returns.

., hiring property managers).

Maybe hire a licensed appraiser? 

Positive SolutionsProblem: In my county small multi-family houses are nearly non-existent and short-term rentals and second-cooking-areas are illegal.Solution: House-hack while renting MTR to traveling medical professionalsProblem: I didn’t know the many laws of the countySolution: A hired attorney 1) informed me that the county calls a house-hack a boardinghouse and 2) drafted a very comprehensive agreement that includes answers to your list of questions.Problem: Interpersonal problems can be a risk.

Your current title company did what you hired them to do.

The only challenge is that I’d probably need to hire someone to manage it while I’m not there if I do an STR, right ?  

-I hired a new property management company (@Todd Burton and IPM THANK YOU!)