Once you're ready, create a goal (e.g., "I will buy at least one single-family home, duplex, triplex, or fourplex before the end of 2019") and then do it.

You might have a good reason to create one, but it's almost never for tax reasons."

Diversification and long-term goals should guide your decision.This post does not create a CPA-Client relationship.

Do you need an S-Corp depends on your overall tax situation and profit you are expecting form this flip.This post does not create a CPA-Client relationship.

If you're investing in real estate out of your home state don't you have, at minimum, a Realtor, Contractor, Property Manager, Lawyer, etc. in the state where you're looking to create a local presence?

(currently  I have been sending my investors a 7 question survey to fill out for their criteria)My goal is to build genuine, long-term relationships with investors by creating opportunities that benefit everyone involved.

Unfortunately, after speaking with City Council Members, it appears they are heavily leaning towards creating this new law.

Your story proves that being in the game creates opportunities you can’t plan for.

Any suggestions I appreciate in advance.Worst case, I'll just create something for him and walk him through things as he goes, but I'm thinking, why not document it for us both (no plans to publish or anything though)!

The pros of not using an agent are you save a few grand the cons are who is going to be negotiating and creating the offer and purchase and sale agreement.