We were a small company simply operating on a deal by deal basis. 

@Ori SklootGreat post and simply just WOW.

From the moment she entered in the house, she did a complete 180.

Once we hit the basement we saw foundation wall cracking as well as standing water from a recent rain and evidence of water seepage over many years.I did go to a very well-respected and well-known local Foundation specialists rather than an engineer simply because I knew one and I had less than 12 hours to make a decision on the property. 

I use PayPal, simply because I already had an account.

I do not have any experience with a LLC but I would suggest that you contact several lenders and ask them what you should do to borrow money in an LLC or at first enter 'LLC borrowing" into a or several computer browsers to learn about your options. 

Finally simply Take Action, figure out what number does make sense for any properly you're interested in and make an offer for that price.

When I entered college I started in on the house my boyfriends mother owned.

If you’re simply originating and purchasing loans and doing your own doc prep, E&O insurance might be a good option.  

Is there a web host or certain online service provider you would recommend for getting motivated sellers to enter their info so I can follow up with them as well as put them on email campaign?