I'm just at a loss because initially I was heavily advised against forming an LLC because of the lending concerns, and now I'm being advised to form one to separate the finances.I appreciate any advice and helpful tips.

Hello - Looking for any tips or options I can offer to my neighbor.

any other general tips?

Hopefully it will have some good tips for you in there too. https://www.biggerpockets.com/...Best of luck at college!

It would be greatly appreciated if any of you had any tips or suggestions for me to get my brokers career heading in the right direction.

What are your best tips for a beginner in the real estate industry to reneg on the offers? 

I'm not using a contractor so on my own on this one, but a good tip nonetheless, I do know contractors I could ask.

Another tip.

.- Non traditional methods for payments could be requested like Zelle, Cashapp, Venmo etc.Here are few tips which can help you prevent a scam:- Check the public records of the property in your local county and see if the owner's name matches to the person you are talking to.- Ask if they have office and look up the business.- Check if the property is currently listed for rent or sale on multiple places by different people.

@Melissa Belk thanks for the tip, Melissa!