Went smoothly, and he got the deal done.  

If you are out of state, who connected you to the contractor and what references did they have?

My wife and I used to do flips in this area, and I have a couple listings along with long term rentals I manage in the area..For the co-host, they typically do not handle permitting and other items like that (this can be agreed upon between you and the co-host.

Review your loan agreement for restrictions, and consult legal and tax professionals to ensure compliance and protect your interests.In C State, you can elect to file MMLLC as disregarded entity for tax reasons.

Would like to network and share our contacts and experience with contractors, lenders, experience, etc.  

It hit the market, and in just 2 days, we had multiple offers and sold above asking price.

You can find them in the events forum tab and on places like Meetup dot com and your local REIA.

If the non-signing spouse agreed to the easement and received and accepted the consideration paid, it very well may be valid as to them. 

What are the potential pitfalls or challenges in launching and running a title company?

Finding a good position in the market comes from understanding how to navigate the current phases of the market and how to successfully perform during the current phases!