We base our move in criteria on the risk we assume , given the legalities . 

Can DocuSign be used to legally sign all documents for closing?  

Worst case scenario, it becomes a legal battle where calamity strikes every person involved. 

If they do not pay are we legally able to keep their equipment as collateral? 

I would start here to see that people are coming to the area and not be as worried with why.I'd also confirm what you need to operate legally such as any permit requirements.

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Again, this is looking through the Colorado legal lens.

I have never invested in real estate, and if I get Europe, what do you recommend I start studying (legalities, policies, trends) and where can I find the necessary resources/education to prepare to look for deals in Europe?

It would be cheaper for us to list the properties with a realtor and then buy it myself under a different LLC, if I'm legally allowed to do that.

I was doing a lot of legwork and still paying RE agent for the transactions up until got my own license.pros: no commissions in your transactionseasier qualification as real estate professional to offset high W2 of spousecan get access to any house/ easy logisticsmore control in the transactionMLS access with all the information on tip of your fingers, you can move fast with the deallicense knowledge helps to make better decisions and gives broader understanding of the industrycan legally do property management for others, wholesale (many states now making outlaw to do it without license)cons:need to take an exam (it needs preparation and to be good not just barely pass you need to study)fees you pay along the way (MLS, brokerage(I signed with investor-focused on and have a monthly fee and a transaction rate))self-management including taxes and feesneed to relicense + paid education Don't forget the biggest con.