Perhaps if one note had a lower security interest or safety margin it could command a higher rate in the swap.

I was thinking of storing electronic versions on Crashplan or one of the the other backup services, and putting the originals in a safety deposit box.I was wondering how other people handle this situation?

This addresses the concern that prospective visitors have an easier opportunity to steal the tenant's property.While the lease may give the landlord the right to make the tenant's life miserable, the above are reasonable accommodations that the landlord can offer the tenant to show that they are sincerely trying to work with the tenant to show respect for the privacy, safety, and other concerns that tenants have.

And like Warren Buffet said above it does not happen often but low levels of debt and free and clear is the ultimate in safety. so really depends .Age is a big one too.. do you have the time to make it back.. 

They get bonuses when they make my life easy -- they give me great prices (well below retail), they prioritize my work over other work, they put in overtime when necessary, they show up consistently on time and work fast, they come in on budget, they self manage so that if I don't show up for a week I can trust everything is still on track, if they find small surprises I don't ever have to hear about them, they treat my wife and my guests as well (if not better) than they treat me, etc.These are things that not all contractors do...especially the contractors who typically work with investors.  

As you will learn in great depth in the book, long distance investing forces us to take additional safety measures since we will never see the home in person. 

. - ultimately depends on what you want to prioritize, but you can have both in a lot of markets that are similarly priced to what you're looking for.

I would prioritize finding an accountant who specializes in real estate taxation over one that is local.There are 20+ accountants on this message board who specialize in real estate taxation.

Airbnb occupants would infringe on my rights of quiet enjoyment and safety.

Search for borrowers with such track records and you will find that you will increase the odds of the safety of your capital.Higher interest rate returns do not always equate to the better deal to invest in, the borrower is the prime factor in your decision making and the property itself the second factor.