Although, as mentioned in this thread, I wonder about the complexity of getting it set up and running smoothly.

If rehabbing will you need some sort of transitional loan to cover rehab etc?

This type clicks together and is 100% waterproof, no adhesive, easy install over a smooth level sub surface.

Sorry to hate on south euclid, but I watched the transition before I moved west.

They will let you know if you must be there or not.Take into consideration most closings go very smooth.

We have transitioned to a zero smoker tenants (if you smoke we will not accept you as a tenant) but our tenant turn over is slow so we still have a few units that have smokers (all are supposed to smoke only outside per least agreement but that is real tough to enforce).I had a tenant that thought she could not have special rules applied to her solely because she was a smoker. 

Handyman and ME PERSONALLY helped move some stuff from another unit, up there - to get a head start and make sure everything goes smoothly.

Does anyone have any advice on how to make this work smoothly and avoid pitfalls like liens, etc.

I let this go as there were some transition issues with previous ownership.In the interim I met with 3/4 and asked what needed to be fixed and any concerns they had.I then sent all 4 a letter stating I was turning it over to the PM for not only management but I stressed in the letter I wanted the PM to begin fixing issues and replacing things neglected by the previous management.PM delivers welcome packet and asks for SSN, Drivers License and full contact info to prepare new 12 month leases at the same monthly rent.The tenants collectively send a letter to the PM asking why they need to provide SSN and ask for a copy of the PM privacy policy.

What is the best way to assure everything goes smoothly?