Thus whatever deal the person is marketing better have some strong financials and considerable equity of their own in the deal.This is just the reality of todays market place

Usually contractors in Philadelphia will carry commercial general liability coverage which covers property damage, bodily injury & personal injury.

More specific: how do you personally keep records? 

Otherwise it’s families/friends/partner/sell stuff/personal loan/borrow against something else or see if someone will do a 2nd for 10%. 

Trying to time the market is a fool's errand and besides you might not like what is on the market three years from now. if something matches your needs and desires perfectly  and you're ready to go - go. 

I also know that in many cases the llc will protect my personal assets and I fully believe this is either analysis paralysis or just fear of failure. 

As that will at least help folks that you reach out to know that you are a real person, with a picture and professional bio.

It sounds like the title will be transferred to a land trust, and my LLC or I personally will be the land trust beneficiary.

Does anyone have any knowledge on whether I can represent myself in a transaction with a builder on the purchase of a new construction home for myself as an actively licensed broker in WA Seattle area and collect or s...

They can walk in to a local branch with cash or personal check, or pay via ACH bank transfer online.