Scott,I'm answering this from a consultant/independent contractor point of view since I have not yet invested in real estate, but using legalzoom or nolo is perfectly fine to get the LLC formed, IMHO.The big factors for the LLC you'll need to decide are:- What state to register in (some people choose Delaware or Nevada for favorable business laws)- Who to use as a registered agent (basically the person that collects legal papers)If you plan on simply investing within your state of residence for now, I'd suggest on forming the LLC within that state using Legalzoom or even through the state's secretary website (if available), and then list yourself as the registered agent.

When we met she was in nursing school working as a secretary.

Their is no abuse if they vote their family into the President, Vice President, secretary, etc so they control the offices and run the corporation.

One of them is associated with real estate investing and I filed them all with the Secretary of State myself without speaking to a lawyer.

If you go to work for a commercial firm they will generally take 50% of your money but you will get a secretary and research assistant etc.

Thank you Tyrus, unfortunately he hasn't been returning my calls and his secretary told me that he has been busy with closings.  

There are hard laws on marketing for that kinda thing so you have to walk a thin line.My first lender was my dad's secretary. 

I even look up the ones that have a Corp or LLC at the Secretary of State to see if they are legit, in good standing and how long they have been in existence (amazing that some are not in good standing but still doing business as usual but that is neither here no there).Next, I give them a call.

You can convert space for individual offices, with a common conference room, lunch room, shares secretarial services – phone, fax, copy… Depending on the building you can have movable walls that are basically dividers between desk’s / offices for expansion / contraction.

You can get on the Secretary of States web page and it lays it all out for you.