The many added bonuses of course include that you'll avoid all kinds of tenant-related problems in the room and be able to address all sorts of suspicions, so your notice should read, "under 24-hour surveillance for your protection."

So I don’t think you will be able to have one signor on the mortgage unless you build a relationship and history with the lenderYou should seek an attorney to discuss asset protection with properties and ownership. 

Learn the risks of Land Contracts and how to protect yourself.   

This will protect you from liens on your property should the contractor produce an invoice for additional work that you didn't sign off on/agree to.

Doors and those types of windows will need to be protected. 

Or was there one partner local providing expertise/project management and the others financial? 

@Basit Siddiqi and Eamonn have been contributors for a while and lend their expertise in knowledgeable and helpful ways. 

does anyone have an exterminator they could refer me to or any advice on how to protect my tenants from rodents? 

How can I protect myself I were to proceed with this joint venture deal (trusting the partner's integrity, exit strategies, etc.)

We have been underwriting to 1.30-1.35 for extra protection.