Use an agent that understands the investment strategy.

This is a two-way interview, so have a short list of questions to ask the mentor (What books do you recommend I read to gain a better understanding?

Here is my understanding... the underwriter was a hard money lender who required the house to be put into an LLC initially so that he could use the estimated "rental" income as the way to get approved for the loan.

It would be a good project for a custom builder, but I would think that the guys who are building big expensive houses would probably just want to buy the lot outright to keep more of the profit (understandably so). 

I've considered offering like a free BOV or just asking them how the property is performing for them, I've never been a fan of going straight to the "hey do you wanna list it" type discussion so I'd be curious and appreciative to understand what your tactics are and were in this department.Thanks in advance!

Becoming an assistant first sounds like a great idea, can get your foot in the door and help understand how things work. 

Currently I have the property under my personal name - I would like to move it to an LLC but from my understanding when I transfer the deed to an LLC I have to pay transfer tax once again?

I understand LP is preferred over LLC due to avoiding double taxation, but if I plan to stay in the US and keep the money in the US, do I still form a LP?

Verifying last 2 years of rental history and income extremely important to find the “best of the worst”.Make sure you understand the Class of properties you are looking at and the corresponding results to expect.

When considering the purchase of a property with existing fire damage, there are several important factors and protocols to keep in mind:Assessing the Damage: Conduct a thorough assessment of the fire damage, ideally with the help of professionals, to understand the extent and impact on the structure and systems of the propertyRepair Protocols: Follow local building codes and regulations for fire damage repair.