Take a look at how they're managing their current projects and see if they're someone you could see yourself working with.More to the point, there are many ways to structure the deal, it just depends on the deal itself.

Depending on what you are doing, a good alternative to a single member LLC may be no LLC whatsoever.  

Depending on your area, it may have to be removed by a specially licensed Contractor, and this can be costly.I would check with your local Building Dept before moving forward and see what they say.Also, in my experience with renovating Historical buildings, you will have to deal with an Historical Committee and that can be a real PITA.

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I would think it completely depends on the nature of the email.  

I would get the conctractor to do it depending on the severitiy.

I know there are groups that, depending on where you are, can do 80% Cash outs down in TX.

The utilities would depend on if they are separately metered.

I know it's area-dependent but I'm curious what your metrics were for the property that you thought made it a good deal.

The main reason is that sellers prefer to cash out, get top dollar and separate themselves from the property at closing.That said, it IS possible in any market depending on the seller's motivation and desired timeline to sell.