I've just begun looking into RE investing after having a BP account for a few inactive years.  Recently I was talking with an agent who proposed the idea of me forming a single-person LLC and then using it to buy an i...

As you mentioned, there are usually hidden costs associated with REO properties.

The mobile trucks heat water to over 200 degrees and produce steam for sanitizing.

@Megan MoodyRepairs, maintenance, contract services, utilities, advertising, PM (and all encompassed fees associated), insurance, tax, payroll.

He has a 20th anniversary edition out now.The Book on FLipping Houses by J ScottThe Book on Estimating Rehab Costs by J ScottBuy, Rehab, Rent, Refi, Repeat (BRRRR) by David GreeneAll of these are available at the BP bookstore, Amazon, or any of the arger bookstoresAlso, if there is a local Real Estate Investors Association group around you, join it when it is safe to go to large group meetings. 

For example:Do they coordinate with the title company, and other associated vendors?

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I have first rights to a land lease with the owner of the land (literally the perfect location in the city with 270 degree views of the mountains) and the family has owned the land for over 100 years so they are grandfathered into all zoning.

I have prior experience working for a real estate title company in South Florida, a degree in legal studies and had advice from my professor during a real estate law class when I bought my first auction through Broward county (realforeclose). 

My property management software Buildium supports credit card payments (if enabled) and the x% fee associated with this can be configured to be charged to LL or Tenant.