Brokers who are Realtors can dictate what contracts to use and E&O insurance companies generally prefer the standard contracts be used.

Raise rents periodically as the market dictates.

Also check up and down the west coast you may find some markets that will appeal to you and your budget.when LA based people go searching out of state that usually means Turn key... and this can be a great way to get started.You want to get with a quality company from top to bottom however your success will be dictated long term by Property management and your choosing a property that is a pleasure for a property manager to manage and by that I mean.1. nicely rehabbed or in good shape already so they are not getting a bunch of maintenance calls.2.

I DOUBT IT.From attorneys talk is cheap and when they have to stand behind something they run.If it's not guarantee in writing you can't take it for face value.DIL the banks will do a title search and with no other junior liens will usually accept within about 60 to 90 days time.If the effect to the credit is the same or close the seller might be able to milk free rent longer with a short sale or a foreclosure or get cash for keys money.The sellers situation will dictate the best options for them and it's a case by case basis.

The economics of mobile homes and financing for them also dictates a much lower demand for lots in my market.

The way you perceive yourself in your head is how eventually other people see you because the image in your head about yourself dictates how you present yourself.

(The interest ratein the note to you is dictated by the IRS to be a fair and arm’s length or competitive rate, i.e., 6% to 8%.)  

There are many options, but your goals should dictate which action to take to take you closer to your goals. 

Also, my community allows the owner to self-manage and some communities dictate the property management company.

There really is no set value, it is usually dictated by your local market.