Can I simply transfer money from my personal accounts over to the LLC or is there a more formal/official method of doing this?

So unfortunately, the family could technically still come back up to 5 years later (assuming they even know about the property).Either way, the house hasn't been formally foreclosed on, so there isn't an auction date yet.

@Russell Brazil too.You will be hard pressed to find a legal multi on the VA side of the border at all. 

Rather than having a discussion over the phone, submit a formal request via loan application - Then follow it up with a phone call.

We are looking to formalize our business into an appropriate entity structure (recommendations for a local attorney are definitely welcome!)

Figure out what you can do to help someone who is doing what you want to do... and offer your services.Without a formal mentor I have learned a ton by networking with local real estate investors.

GM and Chrysler Headquarters borders the small town, ect. 

Before making the plunge, I highly advise you to consult with a cross-border tax & legal specialist to determine the best entity structure to use.

Credit is an issue across borders and an income in one country while investing in another country makes lenders nervous.If you are really planning on living in FL, I would at least focus on FL if you buy.

@Ruby Schwartzberg I’ve built teams in 3 different markets and never had a formal “mentor”.