A few real estate formation and lawyer questions

[Nick Fegley]

Hello. I am planning to start a real estate investing company in about five years when I retire from the military. Goal is to brrr a few sfh's per year to supplement my retirement. I do not plan on hiring anyone, just contracting out some of the work. A few questions, appreciate anyone that offers their insight.

• 1. What business structure should I use?
• 2. Can I pay myself from an LLC? If so, how?
• 3. I have an idea for my business name. How do you recommend I research that to find out if it is available?
• 4. Is it important to find a real estate attorney that works with real estate investors?
• 5. I want to ask the attorney if they have ever invested in real estate. Appropriate or no?
• 6. Are there attorneys that specialize in only real estate, or is that a unicorn?

Thanks,

Nick