(Although, here in TX, it's super easy to set one up, so I'm not sure I would waste the money on a lawyer.)In terms of protecting yourself from liability, your primary defense should be liability and property insurance, as I suspect you will be actively involved in your flipping and an entity in itself won't provide that much protection under those circumstances.

Not everyone's experience or circumstances are  the same. 

Everyone's circumstances are different from the next.  

Given my circumstances, it seems a local bank is most likely the best route for lending from what I can tell then.

A temporary absence due to special circumstances, such as illness, education, business, military service, or vacation, won't change your main home."

Only in one circumstance have I ever connected internet for the tenant.

Regarding your question about using an average - generally an average is used but this will depend and vary by the circumstances of each case

Hi everyone,I'm interested in doing my first fix and flip, and was curious what the best source of financing would be given my personal circumstances. 

Their circumstances may change.

A seller can declare a contract void in this state under 475.43 under certain circumstances.