Just to clarify, there is no limit to what you can raise as a nonprofit but, as Shonda mentioned, you can do a simplified filling if you intend to raise less than 50k a year.

You are wise to limit your scope to a particular type of company.I have been in the industry for the past two decades, and from my years in the business, I can recommend a couple of other companies outside of my family. 

Keep your chin up and try to limit contact with your lawyer to dealing with actual issues with opposing counsel.

There is no limit, they do monthly/yearly bonuses and pretty much they make it able to make money to invest in real estate.

Transfer it into a Roth IRA 6.5k as you are able (IRS contribution limits will make this take a while).  

The fact that they don't have critical thinking skills and limited income/saving, makes them desperate and easy target.

My probate expertise is limited to the many THOUSANDS of deals that I’ve done in California since 1978.

This is actually something I see as a benefit because it shows that the city is interested in facilitating the growth of that industry, and it's much less likely now that they would do a 180 and try to limit usage

I agree with @Ali Boone that turnkeys can be a great option for new(er) investors, particularly those with limited time and expertise to tackle more hands-on approaches.  

Not following the requirements (within Seattle city limits will likely have additional rules and regulations) opens the seller up to liability.Additionally, the seller always has the option of offering "cash for keys" arrangement but be sure that no funds change hands until after the property is vacated and locks are changed.John