I simply deposit the checks through the app to the appropriate bank.

***To be clear, I have not purchased any property in Ohio, am simply attempting to understand the rules/laws in the state and thought some of you may be able to help. 

-A lien simply exist that can’t be removed until inspected.

The SEC is fairly rigid on what a prior relationship looks like, and Facebook friends doesn't cut it.

Thanks for the reply and sarcasm but i am simply trying to protect myself from future disasters.

That can be before tenants are actually placed, but you must be prepared to actually place tenants at that point.If the work is done before the tenants are placed, you simply have to wait until it is "in service" to begin depreciating it. 

My understanding is that "as-is" simply means the seller doesn't want to do any work to the place before selling.

I simply mail out offers to owners. 

Then simply ask the tenants why they have constant traffic going in and out of the house.

I have a real estate broker sending me investment properties to my MLS...I haven't not acted on them yet, simply because I don't know where to start.