Forming a LLC is simple, plenty of online companies geared up for just that, and getting the EIN for youIt’s what state do you register in that’s down to your personal situation, and where you intend to buy Credit wise, your business starts on the date your EIN is issued, and the journey begins.....

I am curious for those of you who manage some or all of your own properties, what softwares do you like for allowing online payments and taking service orders?

The company is still online, HomeAdvisor, FB page, website etc. looking for some direction.

BP is a great online resource and community with lots of active members here in the Charlotte area.  

@Christian Walker Sales skills are great, anything that'll get you practice handling people's objections is a good thing.

Maybe consider just getting quotes for labor and you can buy items second hand from online if need be. 

Trust is a big part of the process, and these online only lenders kind of make me leery. 

If I see that their current arrangement works for me I keep the same company, if not I find other local companies online and feel them out over the phone/website/emails and through reviews (google & biggerpockets are best friends). 

Listening to a relatively recent BP Podcast I recall hearing the interviewee talk about buying properties online via auction but that you have to be careful because some of them (Auction.com he called out specifically) will bid against you in house.

Most online education is very similar, both in format and content.