This survey will take no more than 5 minutes. 

Books, short seminars (don't buy into the upsales), BP membership...stuff like that.

Contact the county or local planning department to see if there are any issues with building on the property - bring donuts and make friends as these people will make or break you.If you are unsure of the borders of the property, then have the seller order a professional survey be done.If there is a Department of State Lands or similar in your region then find out about any special delineations on the property.Find out about power.

I wanted to survey the community to find out what other investors have done for property number 5 and up.

Your K-1 reflects your membership interest in the SPE and has nothing to do with "his" existing LLC. 

Take that $20k and use a portion to join the local REIA Real Estate Investor Association meeting and get a membership, find a local mentor and look for smaller deals and/or a partner. 

The Pro membership is well worth it.

So we put earnest dwn $2010 survey $440 and appraisal $550 so 2 days ago the appraisal came back at 230k, my realtor is inexperienced in short sales and had comps for 210k, so he really don't know what to expect.

I have found several more contacts now using bigger pockets pro membership... and am hoping to grow those relationships as well.

Also, if owners have a membership, renters can take advantage of weekly passes. 90% of renters ask for this great attractive.