This is especially true when the ultimate owner is the same, which in this case it is, kind of, as there is no new risk incurred.If you were to get a property from someone else for free that you intended to put a lot of money into, you would want a warranty deed.

The true key to success is"Be consistent and take massive action"!

The answers you seek are there.This idea that floats around that somehow you (anyone) is covered by someone else's license simply is not true.  

A tried and true measure that has been around for a long time and is still relied upon today is the ratio between median household income and median home prices in any given market.  

You may also consider a small wireless alarm w/motion sensor. 

Unless it is a true partnership someone is always in charge in a business relationship. 

If we can't, then onto the next step.Second we must attempt to hand deliver the notice to each tenant by handing the notice to a person of suitable age and discretion at the tenant's residence, AND deposit a true copy in the U.S.Mail, in a sealed envelope with postage fully prepaid, addressed to the tenant(s) at his/her place of residence on the same date.  

Find out the true vacancy rate for the immediate area.

True--good point, thanks!

True, you can maintain returns at 10% - but it can be hard to actually buy into loans (they frequently get canceled), and it isn't very easy to cash out (sometimes you have to sell your note for a discount, and it takes time as well).