I am a single mother working in Corporate America with a passion for creative writing and real estate.

If they don't, move along.Do not pay for conversation and consultation but be willing to pay for implementation of the entity structure and associated documents (articles of incorporation, etc)If either you or your son own other businesses consider an S corp.

My understanding was that an investor might be putting themselves at a financial risk by not incorporating; for example if there was a lawsuit of some sort.

For mid-size+ commercial properties it is common to "incorporate the property" (i.e. create a company whose only asset is the property).

Here's an excerpt from Guide Note 14 of the Appraisal Institute: The Appraisal Institute text The Dictionary of Real Estate Appraisal, 5th Edition, includes the following in its entry for “market value”: The most widely accepted components of market value are incorporated in the following definition: The most probable price that the specified property interest should sell for in a competitive market after a reasonable exposure time, as of a specified date, in cash, or in terms equivalent to cash, under all conditions requisite to a fair sale, with the buyer and seller each acting prudently, knowledgeably, for self-interest, and assuming that neither is under duress.

Definitely schedule it up, but if you can't wait incorporate repairs in your bid price.

I know NOTHING about Commercial Real Estate but I can tell you that if you are incorporating PROACTIVE marketing (cold calling and door knocking) with PASSIVE marketing (direct mail, emails etc) that is the recipe for success in ANY business.Good luck and keep up the good work

I'm still going to keep my eyes open in So Cal for the 1% chance that something does come up but I've shifted my attention and research to finding a market that make sense based on crime rates, unemployment rates, job growth, etc.Your rule #7 makes common sense but I hadn't though about incorporating that into my overall strategy.

Also, I know the state has given business tax breaks like no state tax on non-w2 income to get more business to incorporate here.

These groups will have experts in every field and they will complete the registration process in a single day.So try finding a good online business incorporation, they will reduce your burden.