Get an attorney familiar w/ working these issues.

The recorded document will put the public on notice that there is an issue (cloud) with the title and that will prevent someone else from buying the property without dealing with you first!

I'm not that professional but I think a whole house filter would filter particulates like dirt but not chlorine. for chlorine you might need a reverse osmosis system for a specific drinking water tap to eliminate the taste as it's not practical or efficient to put an RO on the whole house supply. if skin issues from bathing are a problem you might need a softener. sometimes when kids have eczema doctors actually prescribe "bleach baths" where a small amount of chlorine bleach is added to the bath water. also many of the water treatment systems can be rented so maybe just rent it while they are there. regardless, proceed with data. water test, pediatrician diagnosis (if it's legal to ask for, no clue), and a system that is right for the application. sounds like the tenant is willing to help out which is awesome.

I want to focus this post on issues that have cost me money that were avoidable.#1 Fires, I have lost three homes to fires.

This sounds more like a contractor issue rather than architect problem.

Are there other issues I should be considering?

:Class A Properties:Cashflow vs Appreciation: Typically, 3-5 years for positive cashflow, but you get highest relative rent & value appreciation.Vacancy Est: Historically 10%, 5% the more recent norm.Tenant Pool: Majority will have FICO scores of 680+, zero evictions in last 7 years.Class B Properties:Cashflow vs Appreciation: Typically, decent amount of relative rent & value appreciation.Vacancy Est: Historically 10%, 5% should be applied only if proper research done to support.Tenant Pool: Majority will have FICO scores of 620-680, some blemishes, but should have no evictions in last 5 yearsClass C Properties:Cashflow vs Appreciation: Typically, high cashflow and at the lower end of relative rent & value appreciation.

I would talk to your lender - there might be state specific issues but I know alot of folks (myself included) that bought only in one name.

Just started cold calling with VA's a couple of days ago and we've run into one of our first major issues.

I'm not sure competition was the problem for you - sounds like it was more an issue of marketing and managing the lease up process.