Of course, with all things, the answers to all these matters will depend on the circumstances.California tends to have more laws on the books and requirements and restrictions that it can be a good idea to form a CA LLC for out of state property so that you as a CA resident are covered, and to try to have your contracts fall under the purview of CA courts.

The VA loan option you mentioned is a great advantage of course.

Hey, all, I've started scouting lenders for when I graduate from my MD/MBA course in the spring and am able to access my physician loan. 

So, it may negatively affect your available time for your own investing.Of course, you will also be exposed to potential acquisitions when clients choose to sell.

It also makes negotiating things like insurance rates easier because you’re seen as a business, not just an individual.Of course, there are pros and also cons, like setup costs, filing fees, and more paperwork to keep up with.

She says that it won't be shared, but of course if it is for their records, it is also to protect them in case there is litigation.

Not a flood zone specialist but I don't believe it would impact your resale.

If there's a nice view from the property of course that should be shown, and I think the aerial with the lot lines is useful as is the floor plan, with SF if possible. 

Of course it's all ******** and they are just looking for excuses not to pay. 

(TL;DR version: wholesaler from NYC got a property in Mississippi under contract, then ended up helping a scammer with a fake title company steal $10k earnest money from a buyer (according to what was written in the thread of course, I have no firsthand knowledge of what occurred).