Even if you create a non-CA LLC, if you are managing the business from California, you will likely be deemed to be "doing business" in California and therefore likely subject to CA taxes.

To recap: Be extremely cautious with flat fee MLS sites that only refer business to other agents.Bonus PointsYou should also consider the ease of use of the flat fee MLS listing provider, for example, can you complete everything online?

You want to find ones that are vested in developing a long-term business relationship with you.

I'm curious, within your own real estate investing biz, what is the one thing you hate doing but needs to be done to run your business?

I have 30+ years of corporate finance experience; FP&A, Supply Chain Finance, new business ventures, tech infrastructure investments, and entertainment.

So I had to look at it as kind of walking into a ready-made business in a sense and the challenge is more so getting a steady stream of bookings after the builder/renter is out.

Has anyone ever tried to register their Real Estate Business with the SDVOSBC on the SAM website for federal government bids on contracts?

@William Coet this is likely going to be quite variable and be determined by your relationship with the institution you are seeking to do business with. 

I joined this group with the hopes of starting a Real Estate Investment business soon so that I can step away from the corporate life I have lived for more than 30 years.It's time for me to try something new...oh, where to begin :) 

What the “wholesaler” decides to do vis a vie the seller is his/her/their business.