Certain legal structures can help securely and cost effectively own property in numerous states though.Please share here if you have any concerns about how to deal with potential legal liability in multiple jurisdictions.

@Nancy Bachety I've been using spreadsheets but I really want to move into a software - I've experimented with a bunch but so far haven't found The One.  

Could be properties, loans, securities etc. since you asked i multi-family it will likely be a number of apartment properties.

Not so long ago I had a tenant that offered six months advance and double security deposit to get into the home and they have been on time excellent payment record tenants since.

People with Security Licenses have trouble investing in real estate properties because of FINRA rules is there another way around it?

We use a property management software that syndicates our listings to 20+ marketing websites, and we get inundated with email inquiries.

Think of all the things that could go wrong and see if the lease addresses them: unauthorized pets or tenants, early termination, security deposit, lease violations, late rent, eviction, lawn maintenance, parking, etc.5.

If you are looking to save money, I would recommend using an online property management software.

Her opinion of course, but the point is those mega-bucks lawsuits are RARE, often get SETTLED, and only happen when you commit egregious acts of negligence over a prolonged period.I am aggressive but fair regarding security deposits. 

Think of all the things that could go wrong and see if the lease addresses them: unauthorized pets or tenants, early termination, security deposit, lease violations, late rent, eviction, lawn maintenance, parking, etc.5.