I am buying all in cash and under the same llc which I purchased my first unit under.Well so far I have had to get for them:1 An official certified copy of my articles of organization (had to order from Ny state DOC for $35) as my copy didn't have the filling number ON it.2 Proof of publication for my llc.3 Operating agreement of my llc4 For good measure a notarized resolution that I am authorized to make the transaction on behalf of my llc since in the operating agreement it wasn't "transaction specific enough".

There maybe signs posted on the doors with yellow or red sheets that appear to have some official posting, like from building regulations or the health department.3.

Officially the worst summer ever in my 20 years here, with 10 weeks of June Gloom.

If you turn them into collections, you likely won't see any money, but will feel better knowing you are hurting credit and future housing options; they may pay if they care enough.I'm not well educated on this, but heard landlords in Washington state can't share official deadbeat lists, so don't think your website idea will fly.I'd suggest monitoring the PM better (screening, inpections, nonpayment follow-up), contacting utilities monthly to make sure they are paid up, and accept this as a cost of landlording.

Justin - We just posted a great article on the Real Estate Dispatch - the official BiggerPockets blog, that should answer many of your questions.

I've heard loan officers, bankruptcy/probate attorneys, and tax assessor officials are all good people to connect with.

Obviously, I am going to go over this with the professionals before anything official transpires.

To protect yourself, you might want to get an official appraisal of the property to establish a defendable market value, upon which to base your tax.

This is easier said than done though as in my experience aspects of rent control regulation can and do change fairly frequently at the whim of the town's officials. 

On Saturday he will be leading "Team Invest Pro's" official launch here in the Inland Northwest.