You can choose to structure an agreement where the capital providers can get passive returns (similar to syndication, if you're inclined to use that model) while you retain complete operational discretion.

I had a similar issue as others with a nightly "guest" and between simply safe and a call to the police the issue went away.

Mine and my investors discomfort in the deal was irrelevant given that the contract had no financing contingency.Due to the fact that the contract was signed in my name, and not an LLC, I would have to prove that I personally had the funds in cash to purchase the property at the time that I signed the contract.My questions are as follows:Has anyone encountered a similar type scenario?

We manage about 3,000 homes but I started with just 1 and I remember having a similar issue, no one paid on time! 

IF you are doing cookie cutter, standard size and standard entry level price points AND you are doing quantity each year, then yes, the same or similar template is appropriate as part of your systems.

So we are in similar shoes!

So whilst searching for our new Home the criteria has been pretty simple, low mortgage payment and similar square footage.

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At least 3 similar styled homes, sold within the last 3-6 months, similar number of bedrooms and baths and amenities (garages, basements, pools, etc).

I come from Singapore which is a similar market and was I glad to buy there what I could afford coz I've netted some significant appreciation before there's a slight adjustment.