The experience that you will gain from getting a (and your first) deal cannot be understated.

If the parties are still married, the next day, the grantor still has a marital interest and gains an equitable interest in the assets owned by the spouse and a legal standing upon the death of the spouse to legal title, depending on the distribution of the estate under state law.

@Eric Tinsley  this is why @Travis Sperr advice is spot on a local HML is who one should use.. they know the market the best.plus1. they will keep you from buying a dud n ( because they won't lend on it)2. you build relationships with a local.. not some internet company3. the will keep you from buying a dud  I might have repeated myself here but it can't be understated..I can tell you I have saved many a would be borrower heart ache by refusing a deal and then politely pointing out why its not a deal. 

Sounds strange to me.You stated the operative word when you stated under "state" law since these matters are handled at the state level and the stated comment of the state law deciding, is stated correctly.

"RCW 61.34.060Distressed home consultant—Fiduciary duties.A distressed home consultant has a fiduciary relationship with the distressed homeowner, and each distressed home consultant is subject to all requirements for fiduciaries otherwise applicable under state law.

Also: The California Assoc. of Realtors there has a "Legal Memorandum regarding referrals, rebates and related arrangements under State and Federal law."

Be careful about charging for any utility as you could become a utility company under state and federal laws.

Legal structures like LLCs, for profit corporations, General and Limited Partnerships are found under state code, not federal. 

Also, nearly always the expenses are understated. 

Thus, RENT STRIKES are illegal under state law, but that may not stop legislators.RENT STRIKES,moreover, are also illegal because tenants areviolating their legal obligations to pay rentwhile they inhabit their apartment.