Dallas Texas - Need help setting up my business in a good manner

[Mark Robinson]

Hey everyone.... I searched many posts and browsed around and I could not find anything posted recently that discusses  "Texas and setting up a business entity in a good manner"  and how to find a mentor to help walk me through the process.

A little about me: I am not knew to real estate or real estate deals.  I have had 6 or so rental properties.  Each one I moved in, fixed it up and bought another home and rented the freshly rehabbed unit out.  This has been over many, many years.... I have had several homes completely depreciate out.  LOL   I have drove my family crazy over the years and now they don't want to move into a house that is in need of repairs... so we build a new home and I promised them no more for at least 8 years but we agreed we can still buy, fix, flip, or hold and rent... just not live in the properties.  

We have never had a business entity - just sole proprietorship.  We have just sold 2 homes in this booming market and am now ready to write a business plan, decided on entity, network with folks and work toward a true business.  I work full time but have extra time and family help.  

Where do I start?  I have listed this post as Dallas Texas so maybe it will attract some folks that are local as well as folks outside of the area so I can get a true understanding of where to point my compass. 

Thanks ahead of time.