Usually it refers to a property you've seen with the agent, but I've seen them include any house in a specific county during the protection period, shown or not shown.How long is the protection period?

Not having any prior credible experience, what are some pointers to keep in mind in order to assure the end buyer and original home owner are protected?

Another thing, not all appraisers are the same, it is not a scientific process, it is a professional opinion that banks use to protect themselves from giving too much money on a house. 

Just make sure you are legally protecting yourself.

my biggest concern with the relationship going forward is i want both of us to be legally protected from hurting each other. so how can i do that?

I need to have insurance to protect my investment.  

How can I legally protect myself?

I would just add to that, when i say jump in the fire always protect your downside and make sure that even if you didn’t get the best deal because of inexperience or an oversight that it doesn’t destroy you.

It was scary at first-we moved here from Ca 6 years ago-but we have come to realize MTM protects the LL.

- is house hacking not a good strategy if you're needing asset/legal protection?