when you pull the information on the properties look for a tax mailing address that is different from the subject address this will let you know the building is not owner occupied, it will also give you the address that they are receiving the tax bill at in most cases this search will also yield the name of the owner. 

I an thinking that using the parent to pay the bills, taxes, insurance, etc will give me another level of distance in case of a lawsuit. 

When you have a sizeable down payment and good credit, there are numerous loan options for cash flowing rental properties, even when you don't have a job.  

While there are bills that are trying to be passed to increase the responsibility of owners, they are currently decent to investors.

Turnkey rentals are pretty passive, but you need to make sure you're paying your taxes, insurance, utility bills (this can creep up on you if your tenant stops paying the bills), and managing the property manager.

Also, check to see if the property tax bill has been paid or if you will be on the hook for it.

Let me give you an example:Say you have 100k in savings and 10k a month in extra income with your monthly bills being 4k (gross monthly income of 14k).

I make all repair bills due with the second upcoming rent payment so they should always have more then a month to prepare. 

House is complete but still out of work, disabled and needed to sell for income Now face serious capitol gains issue.I have records of PT visits, cable, utility,bills and steady collection of supply purchases.Rumor has it health and disability issue’s only require one year Permanent Residency.

@Bill F. is correct.