We also have our utility accounts password protected so no one can call and try to keep them in in our name.

We want to know and learn the best way to handle this.We are trying as much money and also protect ourselves. 

The exclusive protects both parties, because the buyer knows I'm working on their team alone, not a little bit for them, a little bit for the seller, a little bit for myself by looking to potentially double-end the deal.   

Your tenant isn't in a protected class, right? 

---->Cell1 - a protected series of TexasSeriesLLC that holds title to a property1, single member (me), member-managed, has its own EIN and bank account.

What would be the proper steps to take to make sure that partnership is fair and protected?

What can I do to protect myself?

For example, are you thinking in terms of lending or taxes or liability or asset protection?

I would suggest setting strict screening criteria to steer away applicants who would just be wasting your time and also to make sure you receive the most qualified tenant to protect your investment.

Wondering how others here in ohio have structure their LLC's in ohio to protect there assets independently for buy and hold?