The part that frustrates me the most however is that I have spent hours upon hours setting up my quickbooks account, getting my chart of accounts setup, recurring transactions, etc. and now most of that time is lost.

I own for the long haul and want my properties to remain in good shape, so my lease has landscaping and pest control on me.  

Additionally I want to maintain more control over the real estate aspect of our program (aside from helping to generate revenue, this real estate 'initiative' will also serve as an educational tool) than what I may currently have over the non profit org.I'm looking for general ideals on entity setup (LLC, For profit corporation,  etc.).

The Fed can control short term rates, but the market controls mortgage backed securities and mortgage backed securities determine mortgage rates.  

You have more control with that and there is a good possibility to make more money.  

Man, I am so mad.  I just purchased a 4 unit, in need of repairs.  The purchase and sale agreement stated seller would contribute up to $8000 closing costs.Because the units are occupied, and because the closing was m...

You also provide a very tangible service, housing...a nice change from abstract jobs where the deliverables aren't as clear...Granted, you can't control some market forces and even real estate has gray areas (like you do to all right but still run into issues ) .

You, as non-member manager, would control the checkbook of the LLC.  

The rental market here is out of control.

If you can find a property to wholesale off the mls your goal as a wholesale is to control the property for as long as possible with small amount of deposit.The odds of finding an end buyer to flip it to and close in your allotted time is slim That is why most realtors dont like wholesalers.