Any suggestions for a good real estate lawyer in Alabama would be appreciated.This person has a very large legal judgement against him.  

Personally if someone breaches a contract with me I will often go after them.

This will allow you to keep your personal name of the articles of organization.  

Personally no, but it's just something I don't like to deal with. 

Since I'll be living in one of the units, my personal preference is to find something on the newer side, which would likely mean higher rent/unit but I'm worried the higher price point would limit the tenant pool. 

PS most states have a small boy girl carve out IE as long as you dont hold yourself out as a lender and do no more than a few a year your exempt but if your have a business card  Jay lends money and you do a a bunch a year and your obviously in the business no matter what you call yourself you have to follow the lending license requirements.

I would not rely on Zillow to heavily I would get a tax cert and see what exemptions you qualify for but that’s a big jump.

Should still have about $175k in capital on hand after adding what we will personally save from our budget during this time frame also. 

I do not have any LLC, was thinking to close in my personal name.

But would love to chat and connect and build a team of amazing people who are dedicated to growing not only professionally but personally as well.