but keep in mind CA has higher taxes and reg fees and I’m not doing more than 1-2 flips (short timeframe flips)  a year and many years do 0 flipsDo most flippers put flips into LLC Or in personal name (sole proprietor)  in CA (where you must pay $800 yearly plus accounting and other fees $300to $600+ yearly to maintain LLC) Pros for personal name-save on taxes accounting.

Call 3 references:  Verify that they work there, or that it is an actual person by asking where they work first, and don't mention who you are until after.  

You can establish a personal LLC and use it to buy a business.

Home insurance would cover anything on premise, but as @Jonathan Bock stated, it's usually for significant damage.This might be something you would tackle on your own, but worth to have a conversation with your provider first to see what they have to say.

In 2008 when the stocks went down, I realized my 401k was invested with a person I had never met.

Meeting the team personally has some value but I have worked with dozens of investors who have never been to Memphis and never meet me face to face. 

This is rarely done as in most situations lenders will not consent, and at a minimum want the buyer to qualify AND personally guarantee.  

If you set the vision and then define the roles and responsibilities I think you can have an easier time finding the person you are looking for.

However, a common benchmark is aiming for at least 6-8% cash-on-cash return based on your total investment (purchase price + rehab + closing costs).Always factor in appreciation potential, tax benefits, and personal risk tolerance.

I have not personally tried the Wire feature though.I am an Accountant and use it and refer my clients to it as well, connect with me and I will look to see what the costs are to send a wire, they do allow free check and ACH payments if timing is not a factor.I had a client who used Titan, and as an Accountant I did not like it.