People who lend money professionally.I think of Private lenders as parents, family, friends, buddies, associates and interested doctors, dentists, and businessmen who want to invest some money but don't necessarily do so on a regular basis.

I am trying to research all the costs associated with the purchase.I am looking to make offers on properties behind on taxes and take off the tax burden from the current owner.

The penalties associated even with non-willful failure to file some of these forms is steep. 

Start investing first then see if you want or need to add the additional costs and hassles associated with having one.A LLC is a want not a need.

Why should I be responsible for associated costs if his dog bites me? 

There are three costs you must be very familiar with LandSoft (carrying costs, entitlements, impact fees, association if applicable, maintenance, etc)Hard (home construction as well as site construction)Have done numerous MF and SF developments. 

Your PM may handle doing the repairs and placing tenants, but that depends on your property management agreement and you pay for the costs associated with that.

She called me asking for advice regarding a dispute with the management company overseeing the condominium association.

However, you might be able to go to your local AGC (Associated General Contractors) to get referrals or maybe utilize HomeAdvisor, if you determine that you need to let your contractor go.

Also, what are the costs associated with staging the home?