You are planning for failure, start planning for success instead.I'm not looking to disagree with either of you, but I will say that a lot of people come on these forums asking questions about LLC's to protect them from outside interests.

His company wanted around $1,950 to set up a Wyoming LLC with our NC LLC parked inside of it for extra protection.

Protects the pocketbooks of families who have lost their homes due to an inability to pay their property taxes.

This is what I see from right to left:6 cop cars lining the street so no one can enter or leave.12 cops on the sidewalk looking confused.3 contractors on the stoop of the property protecting it.2 angry guys with a truck next to the property.The problem started with the angry guys so I walk up and put on my late night dj voice and talk slow, “ Hi my name is Jared, I believe I purchased this property on Monday from the seller.

Granted nothing protects you this way, but you can do it.

Do you just put in a offer sight unseen with a contingency in place to protect yourselves?  

If you practice sound asset protection such as solid insurance coverage plus series LLCs or using trusts in conjunction with LLCs you're OK on the liability front.

I think Pitt bulls are great for personal protection.

What kind of protection (except contract) should I have before I wire the money? 

What protections are there for the investors?