There's a very good chance the issue(s) you face have already been discussed and answered.Ask questions in the appropriate forum.

That would raise suspicion to me that they are not paying their appropriate taxes but I would check with your CPA about it.Using your money without consent, that is also a problem but that maybe part of something you signed.Frankly it isn't that much of a hassle once you get rolling.

I am seeing a ton of investors spending money on education to get into bigger deals at an accelerated rate only to retreat back to buying the properties  that were of appropriate size and undertaking.

Not sure if others are experiencing the same issue or if I should have cancelled these reservations differently (would love guidance from others), but I am annoyed with Airbnb right now.  I had two different guests ch...

Do you require contracts with indemnification language, payment schedules and appropriate warranties?  

Some states also require an annual license fee to own and operate an LLC so that could also cause a potential for increased costs there as well.I would consult with a real estate attorney to see if an LLC makes sense from a legal standpoint and advise your accountant as to your decision so the appropriate tax filings can be made. 

For instance - is he an outward people person, is he friendly, dress appropriately, appear confident, know what he is talking about, and have the charisma to pitch an idea people might not be familiar with where he builds their confidence in doing a deal?  

I would like to know more about the role of zoning attorneys and the potential costs of involving them in organizing and submitting the proposal to the appropriate departments.

Is it appropriate to request to be released from the contract so I can look for someone else or just go it alone like I have in the past?

If you don't have appropriate funds to enter a physical asset-- meaning physical risks, humans to manage, etc., then it's best to wait until you do or invest in a REIT.You're just not fit...right now.