“Bob and Susan, the way I handle this is I write down that you will have 72 hours to have your attorney converse with you about the situation, and if we don’t have a written response from your attorney within that time, we will all presume that there are no objections.I would hate for you to be charged to pay $500 in attorneys fees and have the attorney say “Don’t do it” and then have you waste that $500.So how do you feel if I right into the agreement that you have 72 hours to talk to your attorney about this, and if we don’t have a written response within that time, we will presume that there are no objections?”

I have a colleague that handles a local hard money lender.

I need a better way to handle this.Here are my ideas, let me know if one of these works for you, or if you do something else entirely:1.

We found the property and she just handled the paperwork.  

Typically I would go to the landlord and request he/she handle it. 

This works where I am because we don't need attorneys for closings, it is usually handled with the title company and real estate agents in one of their offices (if you are doing cash), or in a local title company office if you are getting a mortgage. 

Most street level investors couldn't handle a HELOC with it's capital commitments.  

You can also buy entry handles there that do not lock.

You need to get a good umbrella insurance policy, a strong lease, defined rental criteria for potential tenants, and partners in place such as handymen, and an attorney to handle possible evictions etc.

If gas, then you have to check whether your gas lines (all the way to the street main) can handle the peak BTU demand.