I canceled a large check in the past and was told I have to renew the stop payment on the check every 5 years or so as it expires.

Hi Federico, it won't matter if it is owned by a person or LLC.

I guess it comes down to how you connect with the person. 

Large format tiles require an exquisitely level subfloor and quite a lot  more preparation.

I really would like to keep as much personal cash as I can at the moment because I am expecting some very big life changes this summer which will take a good chunk of my income.

And they can not buy a foreclosure for their personal benefit.As to your comment "I'm spending this week learning about foreclosure investing" the first thing to study is RCW 61.34.030 Criminal penalty.make sure you understand what that means.

As that will at least help folks that you reach out to know that you are a real person, with a picture and professional bio.

Rates range from 8.75-9.2% but I know you'd need more information.  

So a couple months ago, I had a tenant send me a very large unhinged message accusing me of breaking his headlight in the garage plus other things.

Even in the case of a large leak, it is usually concentrated to one specific area.