I learned that transactions go through an attorney instead of a title company but am wondering what other red flags or protections I should be looking for when it comes to closing on a property?

I was wondering if you, or anyone on here, could recommend a good Asset Protection Attorney that covers the Palm Coast area.

Logic indicates that the courts only have so much capacity and if there is a run on evictions things will probably take longer.the other thing I find utterly amazing is when you read main stream media they make it sound like 20 to 30% of ALL landlords are suffering from non pays and such.When U read BP 97% of BP landlords claim better rental collection performance during covid than in normal times or no issues everyone is paying.. this could be a testament to the advanced landlord degree's that BP members generally have  IE experience and better management techniques to create these very good results compared to what the Media is saying. 

@Estefania Concha Unfortunately your tenant is correct in the fact that you must have a "tenant at fault just cause" currently due to the tenant protection programs...normally this does not apply to single family residences owned by an individual. 

I am an investor that uses a combo of both, so I am curious as to your strategy.Investors often think that by moving property into LLCs, they are protecting themselves and their personal assets. 

The mortgage will be another layer of protection. 

That said having tattoos is not a protected class.  

Are there any suggestions on what needs to be defined in the lease regarding this and suggestions on whether increased monthly charge or an additional "pet deposit" is best for protection of our property?

The reality is the opposite - if it's not in writing then the PMC doesn't have to provide the service or can charge extra for it.We have a 12 page management contract that we've added our real experiences to over the years, with the intent of protecting both us AND the landlord.

Then you will also be able to act on any other opportunities you see and not have to wait to sell one property to buy another.Also if you are going to seriously get into RE investing, open a LLC to protect yourselves and put the properties in the name of the LLC.