In NC, the note establishes what is owed, to/from whom and under what terms and the deed of trust binds the note to the property.

I went to the inner city where the capital was once again was excited to see a thriving and active city and to see the college was the same way as well. 

In order to investigate this option, thoroughly investigate the market, establish investment criteria, assemble a local team of experts, investigate financing options, investigate potential properties with due diligence, and be mindful of potential risks like difficulties with remote management, market fluctuations, tenant turnover, and regulatory variances.

A taxpayer may establish material participation in an LLC interest via any of the seven tests.

A solid reputation can help establish trust, which is crucial when looking for a financial partner.Showcase Your Expertise and Track Record: When you're ready to seek out a partner, be clear about your experience and past successes in real estate.

VRBO seems to take a bit to get going but does well once established

I'd say this is still in beta.To be brutally honest, it's hard to see how a product like this will be able to compete with so many other well-established products offering nearly identical services out there.

One thing they will look for is length of existence - was your business established yesterday or has it been around for awhile?  

This involves establishing your Core 4 which are the four key members of your real estate investing team.

I hear the pros and cons of going with the bigger established brokerages and am torn as to which direction I want to pursue.