My name is Stephen Burtin and I currently work as an accountant in Wichita, KS. I have been interested in real estate since high school, but I just never took the leap. I suppose I was waiting for an ideal time, but...

I have looked into adding my name to the deed as joint tenants, or tenants in common but my biggest concern is that if anything were to go wrong (e.g. while renting it out), my dad’s name would still be on the deed and therefore still partially liable (I would like to assume full legal liability).

I understand market concerns as well as standard marketing methods, but I am really wondering if anyone has done any effective, outside-the-box marketing that has helped them sell their flip property.

Is this a legitimate concern if I've been on the deed the whole time?

Otherwise, I'd be concerned that something like this could be missed.I don't doubt there are tenants with the chutzpah to have their utilities turned off, whether on purpose, because they were going on vacation, due to nonpayment of their bill, or some other reason one could never anticipate.I like the idea of having the utilities automatically revert to my name, I'm just concerned about something going wrong. 

Good information and definitely a concern.  

My other concern is cap rates are relatively low between 6% and 8% max (cash on cash). 

Not sure why you have to be overly concerned with having to deal with this.   

There are pros and cons w Condos but for beginners I feel it can be a good way to get started.I now have a good team in place own a couple of SFHs and just recently purchased a Townhome in Raleigh..I like the Southeast because it’s a short flight from NYC and flights are inexpensive.

Research local law concerning lien priority.