Also, maintaining a high debt ratio on your loans is another defense against liabilityHope this helps,Tim

Eastern Wa is said to be better but the only defense is to only tent to people who understand actions and consequences and do not live in Seattle.

The burden of proof is on you and "my CPA told me it was ok" is not a defense.

Don't buy in an LLC unless you are paying all cash.Buy in you name with a mortgage, maybe a 10% down second home loan if you will use the property some.The mortgage and insurance are your first 2 lines of defense.

They got really defensive when I pointed out improvements that needed to be made before it would be inhabitable, and felt like I was just trying to low ball them.

hi, i’m in pennsylvania, and every time i win against my tenant in court and am awarded possession of my property, the tenant simply appeals the case within 30 days (usually on the 30th day) with no justified defense, buying himself months at a time while the courts issue a new court date . is there anything i can do to prevent this next time?

Thanks for that.I had my issues, and I may still be in a defensive attitude towards their investment "opportunities" but since you are in a mood to discuss this further, let me share my thoughts...1.

To paraphrase an old saying, one man's loophole is another man's valid defense under the law. 

They have way more paperwork, they typically have lower LTV's and typically demand rehab draws as opposed to lump sums provided to the flipper.The good thing about going to a professional hard money lender is that they will evaluate and underwrite your deal and if it is not good, they are not going to lend on it which is another wall of defense to the beginner rehabber who thinks they have a deal but actually do not.

There may be some other ways of defense and we are proceeding with the attorney’s help.