If you go out of state, there is no reason to constrain on Dallas until you have done your research.I would expect that some who use neighbourhoodscout do it because it saves them time and money, not because the service is altruistic. 

The insurance inspector did not catch it so we saved some money.

It will end up saving you both a lot of time and increase efficiency.

What is the best way to shelter money from taxes and saving for future real estate investments?

Our plan was to pay off our loans as fast as we can, start a corporation to mitigate risk and start a joint savings account where we do 50/50 contributions to build up cash to invest. 

Try North American Savings Bank and First Western Federal Savings as leaders in the field.If the trust is under an IRA, then you will want to be sure to educate yourself on the concept of UDFI taxation on debt-financed real estate income.  

😂You should buy her a coffee, and say thank you for saving your time and money vs trying to find something to fault her on.

Hey BP,My goal is to hear some advice and/or pointers on what has worked for people with experience in what their advice is.Background:I'm a Carpenter in Northern California working for a General Contractor totaling 40Hrs-60hrs a week My current work is mainly Tenant Improvements/Remodels, In the past I've done custom homes as well.I'm sole provider at the moment for my family and am saving what I can though it probably wont be significant for InvestingIssues (oppurtunities):Dont have much capital 5000-10,000 - Saving about 500 a month Dont have GC license yet - Will have GC license in November 2017Will have Construction Project Management Cert early 2018 (March)I'm looking to be proactive and find an oppurtunity to enter real estate investing with a sustainable stratgegy.Current thoughts:- I can work full time and get jobs on the side to add to capital power - wholesale remotly, with savings?

I am open for any suggestions whether it is for a rental property or any other way to invest my savings.

Your goal is to maximize your return, not win every battle.