I know getting money from them will be a far cry, but I would like to tie them up in some legal dispute to some degree. 

Water freezes at 32 degrees , doesnt matter where the tenant came from , it freezes at the same temp everywhere .  

However, it is important to note that this strategy entails assuming a greater degree of financial responsibility in the event of a significant loss and may limit your ability to file claims for medium-sized losses.

Your Operating Agreement can spell out the degree of profits to be shared and losses need not be equal.

There is nothing like 100% hands-off, that would be investing in a syndicate deal, but if you plan to own a property on your own then you will always have to be involved to some degree.

The degree of ownership transferred, the equitable interest in and to the property and contingent liabilities are all issues when deciding which kind of instalment transaction should be utilized.

I have been following those principles for about 10 years now, and succeeded in building my real estate business to a very high degree, all while still working full-time as a software developer.

I'm really not familiar with the Stone Mountain market, but I believe there are pockets and different degrees. 

. -40 degree weather doesn't get in the way of a good deal!

What subject is/are your academic degree(s) in?