This beginning learning process will be really crucial for you as you start to understand the basic principles of real estate investing and hone in on where you could have the greatest competitive advantage.

The “coach” rarely gets involved in the process of teaching you personally.

I have talked with several clients who have had a similar thought process - in their mind almost a "block chain" for the real estate investment.Along with the SEC regulations regarding investment offerings, the IRS has neatly placed this "blockchain" type idea as being a tax partnership. 

My comments are meant to only educate and provide some useful info that will help all understand the process and guide them in the proper direction.  

So my question is - is there a way to offer an extra 20k outside of the normal escrow process?

They simplified the process for us all while explaining to us in depth the important factors when buying a single family home.

I want to develop a process, but don't want to waste time with gathering research points that are ineffective.

But, you did violate the building permit process and the zoning ordinances.

Most investors I deal with are happy to pay a little more for the expediting loan process to get it closed fast if need be- so as to not lost a great property deal.

Accounting Simplicity: Creating a specific bank account for each LLC can streamline accounting processes, making it easier to track income and expenses for each property.