Purchasers or lessees must receive the lead-based paint disclosures before they become obligated under a contract for sale or lease, which generally occurs when the contract or lease is signed

What often occurs in these scenarios is that the investor loses sight of the deal of the investment itself - prioritizing saving on taxes over making a good investment.Tax plan yes, look for opportunities to minimize taxes, but never lose of the deal itself.

Of course, this is occurring in unincorporated areas without building regulations.

I don't know about "illegal" activities actually occurring on our property but it wouldn't surprise me in some capacity. 

I’m newer to notes too, For me, making sure a property has insurance is a way to protect against the risk of damage occurring that can make the collateral to the loan worthless as collateral.  

No leaks found anywhere (including running toilets) and unsure how they would go through this much water accidently. 

My goal is to protect myself from over-extending my debt to not cover losses in the event something similar were to occur. 

I can't find anything searching Google that an extension occurred.   

I made the decision to be a real estate investor about a month ago after listening to a bigger pockets episode by accident.

. - usually agency hires at this point.If it's a case of rotating caregivers, I would probably go with the agency screening of them - staffing changes can occur often as these are demanding jobs in some cases, but they usually screen employees thoroughly.