To steal a line from Dave Ramsey - "Live like no one else so later you can live and give like no one else".

Let’s say you find a 4plex for 120k, which would be a steal.

No need to worry about tenants losing keys, accidentally stealing them, and if you aren't able to let them in telling them a code is very easy. 3.

That way I don’t have to worry about my OnSite manager stealing.

Sorry for stealing your thread Mary. 

Now I’m not trying to steal anyone’s or get on the same lists as you and be your competitor (company I work for does their own marketing).

I wanted to know, if possible, how do you protect your interest in a property from a contractor stealing the deal?

But its so easily replicated that if you even hint of what it is someone will steal your idea. 

He isn't investor minded so I am sure this looks like a steal to him.

I would only put that amount with one of the big 5 national title and escrow companies.. for those that have blind faith in small closing attornies remember they are just people and its not a rarity that they screw up and steal peoples money.. it happens.. and its one thing to have 5 or 10k at risk but 400k  Large NO WAY NO how from my point of view.