For my long term rentals, my tenants pay me by venmo, and I have had no big issues.

Property crime is more of an issue than violent crime. 

Investing in real estate is a lot easier when you don't have health issues, look and feel great, and have tons of energy. 

New builds are fine, but in my opinion you're just buying something with all the priced in factors and it doesn't mean they won't have issues.

I think you would want your family to have access to money as well since there are payments due and a lot of money might be tied up in probate (this could create an issue) - life insurance and/or a shared business account could allow for payments to be made until the regular accounts are easily accessible 

Good luck Only issue is, I'm 18 and renting w my family.

If ever there was cause to come together and fight for better enforcement laws, the issue of squatters is it. 

The amount of time you will waste trying to dance around the issues will be legenday and shall I say, "insisting on being right (or insulted) when you don't know the answer can be costly".I was planning on getting a CPA, but not knowing the right questions to ask of someone who I don't exactly trust yet (as a new customer) isn't the best way to go about things.

If so, ask to see the lease agreement because if you happened to purchase the home you're going to acquire that tenant too, which may come with issues.

I believe its the sellers expectations not the amount of money that's the issue.