We are in Miami, FL so we will be attending Dade Real Estate Investors Association on June 18. 

It's a nice physical break from playing on the ipad all day...Of course I love all the strategy involved with the financing, acquisition, and development associated with bringing a newly acquired property to its highest and best use.

My recommendation would be, don't pay to form it and pay all of the fees associated with it until you need it. 

In buying a primary residence, are closing costs and associated fees ( lawyer, inspector) tax deductible?

Robert, I took my classes in person many years ago so I'm not familiar with the online options.However I do recommend that you contact the RI Association of Realtors at 401-785-3650 as they offer classes to agents and brokers and are probably familiar with which classes are acceptable for your broker application.It looks like they do have some online options, and McKissock is linked from the RIAR online training page at http://www.riareducation.com/ContinuingEd/OnlineTraining/Default.asp so that's a good sign.

Before doing any deal you have to really calculate all of the costs associated with owning the property.

Additionally, they would have to be property management friendly, as well as be able to provide access to the services (and the associated record-keeping) you need (i.e., trusts, ect.).

Seller further warrants that should the property be located in a Homeowners Association or Condominium Association that all past due assessments and or special assessments shall be brought current and evidenced via a Paid in Full Assessment Letter prior to closing.

And I hope to reciprocate my learnings with the next new guy/gal to join the community.I, along a with business associate, are in the process of establishing a real estate entity here in the Washington DC metro area (which includes DC, Maryland, & Virginia).

However, if your water/sewer/garbage is not individually metered, an associated cost can be increased based on increased unit usage.