The best thing to do would be to consult an attorney, but likely, that is not an option for everyone starting out.I'm not an attorney, and this is not legal advice, but some of the information that we include in our contracts is:- A clear scope of work - Payment schedule / Milestones- Change order approval process- Allowances for finished materials- Reasons to terminate the contract- Expectations for start date (X amount of time after final plans /permits are received or X amount of time after the contract is executed)- General schedule and timeline (This is where you could specify an end date - however it may be better use incentives rather than liquidated damage if your general contractor is late - we've done both, but found General Contractors respond better to getting something if they get done early instead of being punished for being late. 

In most cases, neither is warranted.Warning: I am not an attorney, and this can be a complicated topic.

That's not only lenders, but also appraisers, attorney/title companies, home inspectors, etc. 

You'll need a reliable network of local professionals (plumbers, electricians, handymen) you can trust.Hiring a Property Manager:Peace of Mind: They handle day-to-day operations, tenant communications, and legal compliance.Local Expertise: They understand the local market trends and rental laws in Colorado Springs.Cost: While there’s a fee, many find it worth the reduction in stress and time commitment.Lessons Learned from ExperienceBuild a Strong Local Team: Even if you manage the property yourself, having a dependable local handyman and a real estate attorney can save you headaches.Leverage Technology: Utilize property management software for rent collection, maintenance requests, and tenant screening.

First, I would build your CORE 4 wherever you're investing which consists of finding a great Realtor, contractor, property manager, and attorney! 

What you will be required to do is register as a foreign entity in the state the property is in if it’s not the home state.I recommend speaking with an attorney and your cpa on if a LLC is even required and the state(s) to incorporate it in.

That being said, when they launch their next fund, they are strongly considering a 506(c) offering.https://lastmileinvestments.com/While this is not a list of people I have invested with, I will say a lot of 506(b) operators hide in plain site:- Podcast hosts and guests (talking about what they have done past tense, not current offerings)- The gurus often also syndicate deals- Rise48, per their website, has primarily (if not exclusively) 506(b) offeringsThe thing is, depending on how conservative the compliance attorney is, you can have 506(b) operators advertising like there is no tomorrow.  

In Iowa the law was just passed that makes assigning contracts as a business model Illegal and the closing attorneys will not close those.This was a Wholetail deal  IE buy it trash it out and sell as is.

I have spoken to a couple of attorneys but they all want retainers of $10-20K, which if I was guaranteed a settlement I would gladly pay, but I understand that is not how it works. 

My RE attorney implored me not to include any consumables.