My notes and deeds and original property files were in a basement vault.Backup files.Keys are another issue, I had keys numbered (so if they were lost no one knew what they went to) and then a key register in my office locked up.

I trusted someone and switched my HML to a supposed PML that was going to finance $30K more for a point less and 1.5% less than what I had locked down.

I definitely need the anti-tip device installed.

With the principal residence, your money is locked into the property and you have to continually make payments month after month.

You will need to show proof of total funds to close on the transaction as the bank will not just let you lock up the home and then back out.

They would just call the neighbor and ask them to let you in and lock up after you are finished.

Amen to time getting shorter the older you get.I have a freind/agent that sends me listings he knows I might be interested in, from some kind of automatic device he uses.

Lock it up in a lease option or a land contract.

I find this one pager gives landlords leverage as it's very quick and painless and with a couple signatures you can lock them up for another 12 months and tenants tend to just sign quickly and move on even if your rental bump is a tad bit high.

Using a login system for tenants and prospective renters is doable but I dont know how effective it would be since it wouldn't be optimized for search engines with everything locked down.Rob, excellent job with your website, seems like the way to go with just listing available properties and not your entire inventory.BTW, check out this portfolio, I guess he isn't afraid of lawsuits:http://www.trump.com