Say a property has a lien on it, now everybody collectively say "don't buy it", but jokes aside if a seller can sell a property with a lien on it then what real threat or problem does a lien pose?

You can have an attorney draw up a Partnership contract. everything is negotiable as long as both Partners agree.Check your local REIA (Real Estate Investors Association), other investors will have referrals and more info on this type of thing in your local area.

Before receiving his threat to sue, I was happy to sell him the house.

Purchasing the 11 units will give me enough ownership to become the president of the association and reduce common charges.

If we take on these private investors what do we need to do to cover our associates?

The restrictions for condo/townhomes with the homeowner's and condo associations make it my last choice. 

I am not aware of any extra tax / fees associated with investing out-of-state.

Hi, my name is Kendrick I'm 23yr old currently with an associates degree in criminal justice, I received in May 2015 my wife started going to college and was pregnant with my son who just turned one years old February 6th.

Not that I don't appreciate people in this sector (complete opposite from the truth) I just don't think associated wages can support.

@Patrick Sean Drees take a look at the Tampa Chapter of National Association of Residential Property Managers.