He warns that land trusts can "cloud title" if not handled properly.

However, the contractor told me that the insurance company will pay for a new roof, and he will handle all the claim process and paperwork.

Services like Cozy and Smartmove can handle the background and credit checks. 

Another method, although this is more complicated (and I've only seen it with securities, so you might want to talk to an attorney) is dilution; namely if one partner puts in more money afterward in CAPEX, the other partner's ownership is reduced.

By adding value we have been able to improve and stabilize our tenant base, reduce our maintenance calls, and in the long term, reduce vacancy rates.

Having a mortgage on your personal name and not properly handling the transaction might be breaking one of those rules. 

Before consulting my attorney, I was wondering if any members have crossed this bridge before and if so, how was it handled? 

The product recall involves two styles of Kidde disposable fire extinguishers: plastic handle fire extinguishers and plastic push-button fire extinguishers."

I wonder if this would reduce the price that the landlord could expect to receive for the property.

What's the best way to handle this?