It may also require certain language in the organizational documents, so it really takes an attorney who specializes in these types of structures, so it may be easier to just make it a single member LLC.Now every State is different, but in most cases as long as it is a "bonafide" business interest, there is usually not significantly more protection with a multi member LLC over a single member.Hope this helps, good luck!

I feel as though it is not in my best interests to have no documentation.

I do want to get everyone on my document since it has provisions I specify, and since the previous landlord has provisions that are illegal in Mass.Other than being pissed off because this person is ignoring my calls, e-mails, and reminders--is there anything I can do to compel her to reply?  

This home is worth $152,000 after rehab, I got it for $15,000, Here are the documents that I work out with the Investor.

Yet in court they lied on the stand saying they did pay us (no receipts, no documents, no pictures, no nothing) and the court believed them. 

Brickkickers is one of the companies I like to use in the Joliet area just because the reports are clean, well documented and the prices are competitive.  

I now have to provide the routine documents (W-2s, pay stubs, tax returns ect...)

@Sarah Hale - in CA neither owner names at the county assessor, or document images at the county recorder are typically available online.

If you are comfortable scanning / emailing your documents as well as having meetings via phone and/or Skype then there are more options for CPAs who work virtually and work exclusively with real estate investors.

After they're out you'll likely have to sue for damages in excess of the security deposit, which will cost in legal fees and be hard to collect on.Sorry to be the bearer of bad news but you'll need to be diligent in documenting the condition of the apartment after the move-out, and I hope you have a detailed move-in report as well to prove the condition previous to their tenancy.