I invite you to Google "Creating a LLC or S Corp in California," "Division of Corporations in California," or another phrase.

Oh.. .we actually encourage it and think it's one of our most unique and valuable commodities.  

Keep in mind that many companies have salespersons to do their estimates (and @Nicole W. and @Russell Naylor) and may not ever step foot on the roof (if only for insurance reasons).Unless there is something pretty unique, estimating roof work is fairly simple.  

Nina is passionate about real estate as one of the best investments over time and feels very fortunate to be living and working in this city of a culturally diverse population, unique architectural beauty, breathtaking historical buildings and museums, and astounding lifestyles. 

Who has experience with a tenant calling saying this card is on your rental door? It seems going into the conversation correctly might be important. If you have some experience here in Oregon I imagine it would be of ...

I just did a quite google search to find this PDF from NJ state's website, http://www.state.nj.us/dca/divisions/codes/publica...Section 46:8-50 states flood zone and notifying tenants.

At one time there were more PHD's in tiny Brevard County than anywhere except Silicon Valley (unsure if this is still true, but I know many are still there).Fort Myers is unique in that it is one of the top five growth markets in the United States, AND deals can still be found on the inexpensive end.

If so, the seller financing method such as what Account Closed brings up a good idea about 1031s.There are other, more unique and creative solutions.

Sorry to say, but much of all that is the  fire hose.Like any industry you begin by learning about the product and the rules of the industry.You need to learn real estate basics before you try to  learn how to deal in real estate.I suggest you get a text book  for Realtors to study for their license, that is the meat of the industry in all states, but states are unique.You'll then find out that real estate is unique and is not dealt with like personal property.

Buyers and sellers are pretty much even grounds.Real property is different because it cannot be replaced, each parcel is unique, there is a range of value that must be paid to establish fair dealing.