They can help you sift through those questions and ensure you're asking the right ones and can do that negotiating for you.

@Karla Bazan fair enough, everyone is in a different situation.

Just someone to give an honest diagnosis with a fair market value repair cost.

I am fairly new to real estate investing thus far have completed one wholesale deal and currently working on my first flip.

I am fairly new to real estate investing thus far have completed one wholesale deal and currently working on my first flip.

Good points to ensure are aligned.

But I now have the following things that I cannot even put a monetary value as a result of doing it:A good and reliable contractor who is ready to help me grow my business and work on future projects.An electrician, who I met AS A RESULT of the my contractor.A great handyman and gardener, who I met, AS A RESULT of my tenants.A fairly thorough working knowledge of how to replace a roof, run plumbing, electrical, hang drywall, lay tile, and the overall costs associated with the replacement and repair of all these things.

A trust is not really any more involved than an LLC, and like an LLC it is a good idea to consult an attorney experienced with what you are trying to do in order to ensure what you set up will actually accomplish that.

I believe that violates the Fair Housing Act "familial status" category - and you DO NOT want to get crosswise with the Feds.

Pick some properties that interest you and have solid cash flow, but please ensure you have a pre-approval ready to go when something really catches your eye.