Having a recorded mortgage/deed-of-trust also gives a degree of assurance that its real.

Contact local investors or visit your local REIA and NETWORK!!!

I've personally thanked him for the kind gift, and have assured him that I'd make sure the money was put to good use.

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For more fair housing information, visit the web site for HUD's Office of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity at www.hud.gov/fairhousing.

It's understood that the distance is too far for you to be a hands-on owner who visits a few times a week, and maybe even once-a-week visits would be difficult. 

Do more digging about nearby markets (still remote, but close enough to visit)?

You can visit the DRE's corporation license page here for more info: http://www.dre.ca.gov/licensees/Corporation.html

I personally would visit both of the applicants current residence to see how they cared for the property as a part of my application process before a final decision is made.

i assured them that if there are any issues i will shut it down immediately and indeed i have kept my word.