So far I've been listening to BP Podcast while commuting, reading real estate/business books and watching YouTube videos.

I would also recommend a good general contractor who has a good eye for things and is organized, I pay mine $100 to go look at the distressed property and take a walk through video and tell me what needs replacing such as subfloors, mechanicals, roof, ect.

Video: Removing Wall Between Kitchen & Living Room - 70 Year Old Rental Property Renovation #1Does anyone know how to embed a Youtube video directly into the post to view it on Bigger Pockets?

If you want, do a walk through video of the home, upload it to youtube and send me a link.  

check this video out click here. 

@Brian Pulaski  in our markets that are not attorney closing states its simply not common to engage attornies in these issues.. 

Thanks @Jon Holdman.You're right, I prefer not wait that long :).I think I may be able to do something along the lines of this video, https://www.youtube.com/watch?

I have read and watched several videos on anonymity in the rental property business and wondered if this was an issue that any of you feel warrants utilizing an attorney as the registered agent?

I am looking for a contractor that can come with references and pictures/videos of remodels that they have done in the past. 

Rhe IRS concluded that a taxpayer's involvement was sufficient to constitute a trade or business even though a management company was engaged as the leasing agent and handled day-to-day operations.