If your properties are generating solid cash flow or have appreciated significantly, you might be following a “smart leverage” strategy, à la Grant Cardone.

If the Note is being paid, nobody makes money by calling in the Note...I agree in following the money. 

Before buying or renting in an unfamiliar neighborhood, you should check the following two sites: SpotCrime, AreaVibes,These sites provide valuable information, including Livability Scores, which cover aspects such as crime rates, employment, health, housing, schools, shopping, and more.well, anything can happen anywhere.

(And I would tell you to not buy a property that doesn't cash flow unless you have significant resources behind you that could absorb anything that could come at you - like replacing a $5,000 AC one month followed by replacing a $1,000 hot water heater the next).   

@Chris Seveney While I'm not at that level to be able to provide personal experience I will follow to see what others respond with.One question I would have is, 'What is your current loan volume today?'   

Lead paint testing requires no supervision or follow-up inspection.

There are a lot of rules to follow, but make sure you have a great custodian. 

And of course other states are following suit.. 

If you follow up, please share what you learn here.

Real Estate has a lot of niche's one can follow thats what makes it exciting.