I've been doing research about this for about a month now and now with a change of thought, I believe buying rental properties and having my money work for me is the way to go. 

Obviously I am pretty excited, but I am also in need of a recommendation for 2-3 contractor(s) to bid the job for me.

I believe you have to register with FEMA first, then you will actually get assistance in the form of a loan from SBA at https://disasterloan.sba.gov/ela/Account/Register1 My friend and colleague @tami dubose is going through the process now and she's the one I got the link above from.

Can anyone tell me if there is a certain document or form I can print off to make this happenThank you

Some entities have advantages over others depending on the activities of your business.From both a tax standpoint and a liability standpoint, forming some type of entity is usually the best option.

Thank you  @Mike Wood and @Manolo D. for sure I think I am getting great deal of the Market awareness. overall, the most important part for me is to find the right builder which I  think I have one already.

Any rent increase for me will be profit.

I would like to talk with any POL investors who have been locked out of their accounts recently or are not getting return emails form the company executives.

Should I form a legal entity before buying the property of go with my name for first few property and later change to llc?

Do this for a few months – you may want to take a real estate course to get your license – Attend REIA's – BUT do not trust the sales pitches you will hear – I don’t think you should spend your money on those programs – if you want to spend some money – get a mentor –The candidate for your mentor should be financial successful – in many phases of making money in real estate; auctions, tax sales, lead generations, contract engineering, assignments as well as the many creative clauses’ used to buy real estate.I think you will do well – take it slow and easy – don’t be influenced by big talkers – counsel with spouse – create credit lines – be ready with a form packets of contracts – assignment forms – notes – disclosures and blank checks – study and learn from others ------ AND HAVE FUN – your journey to a better income and more of what you want out of life is exciting and profitable.