Yes, The creative strategies including LOs are not illegal per se, just certain aspects of it all depending on the state.

need investor friendly contractors that work in SE TEX that are reliable

I would also be interested in fix and flips to obtain more capital.I have a friend who is not interested in real estate and personal finance per se, but he does a lot of hands on work, and he said he would love to team up with me for some rehabs in the future.BiggerPockets, with all of your expertise, what do you think my first step should be?

 I am currently in the process of acquiring two properties with septic systems, so for me - the answer is yes.I'm learning as I go, it seems that the issue isn't so much the presence of the septic system per se, but how well that system has been maintained over the years.

Hello SE Michigan investors.  

I can assure you, if you've been scoring the internet for an education, what you have are ideas, not a real education per se.

The main difference to look for in these two entities is that the LLC has SE tax on ordinary income, so you do not want to have a management company being an LLC.

Free Atlanta Foreclosure List1. 2858 Browns Mill Rd SE, Atlanta, Ga. 30354.2 or 3 BR/ 1 BA / house + 2 lots / ARV: house:$120k + lots 2x $50ea = $220k Purchase $140 / fixup house $30k.

I am in Colorado Springs but I am willing to drive to SE Denver.

If I were you'd I'd try to find something on the SW, SE, or W end.