However, I will say it is tough to incorporate it when its hearsay or second-hand information. 

Depending on state taxes many investors find it quite advantageous to incorporate in other states and that includes the trust. 

You could incorporate the "nice-guy" strategy and just sell it back to him. 

I think this speaks to the importance of incorporating a repair/capex reserve when underwriting a deal. 

It can incorporate direct mail, door-knocking, or online marketing capturing seller contact info.  

@Dustin Cook If you are still working on education and just beginning your journey, I would incorporate your journey.

Surely there are a ton of people (like myself) who would like to buy T-shirts and other items with the BP logo on it.

I am totally surprised by the comments on this, especially by licensed agent, because with this, there IS an absolute answer when it comes to marketing materials soliciting real estate transactions by agents.If you are a licensed real estate agent, you not only have the obligation to disclose, but you also are required to display your broker's name/logo on EVERYTHING you do in regards to marketing.I have noticed that so many of these "I'll buy your house for cash" marketing pieces have NO brokerage info listed on their mailers. 

Also, create some branding with your marketing piece with your business name or logo.  

Here are a few below:Generally, buying through your personal name can reduce the interest rate - commercial rates on LLC mortgages are usually higher but you can research thisMost LLCs on incorporation don’t have any credit so it may be difficult to find. a lenderIf you own the property in your personal name you are exposing yourself to more risk and will want to transfer the property into LLC as soon as you canIf you own property in your personal name and transfer to LLC the lender may not allow or can call the entire loanLLC or personal ownership you need insurance.If you search the forums for this topic using the magnifying glass feature in top right corner of your screen on BiggerPockets you will find a lot of discussion on "Quit Claim" "Buying through LLC", "LLC or not" etc....