So I decided to just change out most of the existing receptacles near a dry counter space to one of these:Now, all kitchen counter receptacles have to be GFCI protected so these need to be on a GFCI breakers or they need to be connected downstream on the load side of a GFCI receptacle.They were a BIG HIT to the tenants!

So you could buy on the equity markets a 'put' (option to sell the investment at a net gain, if the market turns down) or a future (locked-in price for the home market index in your metro region) for 9 nine out to protect much of the downside, like insurance.It looks straightforward enough to buy options "insurance" - some volatility like stocks but well within the realm of rational investing - not a gimmick.

Its a security measure to protect their investment.

But the local banks by me are all offering 4.5 to 5.25% for an interest rate on commercial loans for sfh - and the local banks aren't charging any points at all to do it.To me, I think an offering would be more fair at say 5% with a 5 year reset period (i.e. every 5 years, the rate resets based off some targeted funds rate - like Libor or something).That gives me a better rate going in and gives them some risk protection should rates go up significantly.Would like to hear if they've made any more adjustments to their program.

I do try to actually talk to the owner and try to verify in public records that ownership matches up.

Or am I just wasting my time with this niche since these lists of vacant properties with code violations is all public information and higher level investors have already gotten their hands on these lists and marketed to the owners the minute they become available.

If this is legal, how would you be able to protect yourself from this investor taking the house?

Great plan.The other thing other than ensuring you have all the proper protections in place is to make sure you have the education and knowledge of exactly what it is you are doing.

Essentially it's a coercion involving threats to reveal substantial information about a person to the public" Okay, so there's no blackmail here.

So far all my properties have been financed and I never realized so many other option existed, although they seem a bit scary to me.I think my biggest concern, and I have seen its a common one, is whether or not to form a LLC. and other asset protection.