I'm sure there are some people I'd consider gurus that you might not...and vice versa.

Vice versa as well.When you find someone interested in lending you money, who has never done this before, they will want to know that you can pay them back, how they are secured, and how/why this is legal.

@Eric James a couple of reasons for the double close, but you're right that many use it for "hiding" the buyer from the seller or vice versa, some only do it so they aren't having to assign or disclose their fee and then there are places like NC where if you don't 100% disclose to all parties fully explaining the full process then ONLY double close WITH funding the AB side is allowed due to new legislation from the NC Bar. 

Im not really interested in his career as the president.

I make a list of repairs and costs and include that as a cover letter in my contract.Ryan, yes you have to go find out who the bank has as the lead on foreclosures, sometimes it is the bank president if the bank is small enough.

I ended up emailing the director and president of the company and made my statement for the increase and the fact that my meeting request was denied because of COVID.

Try to understand why homes are worth more than you think or vice versa.  

What works for me may not work for you and vice versa.

Setting up an LLC so I can be 'self employed' in the real estate field, with no full time employees.Was not sure if the LLC owns the Solo 401(k) or vice versa ?

My name is Teresa Martin and I am the President of the REIA of New York City.