Even assuming you knew the stairs were faulty, you'd probably only be looking at some percentage of liability - let's say 75% - with the other 25% assigned to the person who didn't tie their shoes or look where they were going, so a $4 million lawsuit victory would still only put you on the hook for $3 million of it. 

I have stated that I would provide the necessary equipment ( gloves, mask, hand sanitizer and shoe coverings) and keep the showings to a minimum and of course when they are not home.

How about shoes or clothes?

I have my nice jeans on and a tommy Bahamas button up shirt and sketcher shoes..

It probably got dirty from them wearing shoes in the house  anyways.

Hi Michael,I think there are actually a lot of people in your shoes in the bigger markets like NY and LA.  

If it were me in your shoes, I would:I would stay active here on BP, go to some local meetups and watch who is doing deals, listen, and ask questions.After you have found a few folks that you think you would be comfortable working with, see if they would be interested in a JV. 

If I were in your shoes I'd be looking at 3 or 4 unit buildings.

With that being said, if I were in your shoes I would try to be understanding and work it out with them since they were nice enough to waive the required 30-day notice. 

I love REIA investing, but I am not sure I would start "land lording" if I were in your shoes.