And honestly I don't have the budget to do both (right now anyway)/.Honestly, the best method is probably SEO, but they are all inter-related and they support each other.

Single and small multi both have their merits- i prefer small multi :)Also, here's a section of a post I just made on another thread about a more detailed method of cap-ex calculation:Truly, the best method for the over analytical, is to segregate the cost of replacement vs. remaining lifespan of each component of the property & find out how much need be budgeted yearly until replacement of that component comes due.

Has anyone done or heard of this kind of security check?

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.

@Han OoAs @Dean Letfus indicated, you need to consult with a securities attorney where your investment property is located.

What ran through my mind was.... since my property is in a gated community, I would need to contact the association and security to let them know guests are arriving and provide the names.

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.

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

There is also a giant paragraph about how HOA membership is tied to the property ownership and no other methods are available to become a member...but then the Pool Rules go to extreme lengths to single out "occupants", which includes tenants as having no rights to bring guests or use the pool without the owner member being present.   

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.