I'm an out-of-state investor with a few units, looking to grow in the next 4 yrs, and I'm hoping to find an agent, or some full time RE professional(s) to work with me on this in a specific market.

Should I call an agent or professional in Dallas and have them check the title, liens, tax situation, etc before flying out?

The only thing he requires right now is that i pay a large down-payment towards house number 2. all 4 of them would go live in this new house and i would rent house 1 to some working professionals i know are going to be relocated later this year.Anyway it seems hard to conceptualize this logistically so if this is advisable please offer any guidance. the other option was just to continue to save like normal and he will rent this house to strangers so we all have to make moves this year regardless of the decision i just figured i keep the house and start building equity.Thanks in advance

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@Ricardo Cristobal SoCal can be a tough nut to crack for newbies.A couple years ago I mailed out lots of letters to homeowners in LA County with no luck.Then I tried rural Kern County and got a deal from a distressed homeowner in California City.The margins were not as large as they would've been in LA or OC, but I was able to rent it out for 2 years before fixing it up and selling it for a decent gain.Also, have you considered an owner-occupied small multifamily for your first deal?

All three work well together.As far as electrical work, HVAC work, major plumbing, specialized reno work (like windows) and roofing go we sub those out to licensed professionals.

(If not - then it's a major mess, best left for professionals to untangle.)Under this scenario, here is how you should have handled the sale:From the sale proceeds, reimburse each other for your respective contributions to the closing costs.Whatever is left - split 50/50.For taxes, each of you will report half of the sales proceeds, adjusted for the combined closing costs.If you can go back and do it this way - your economic parity will be intact, and so will be your tax reporting.

I totally agree, it is a better option to let the experienced professionals handle that.

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if so the LLP might not be an option for you.LLP's are for the most part used by professional services entities.I would have to assume LLC might be a better fit but its hard to say without all the information about your company.