https://howtostartanllc.com/texas-llc#maintainI used the above link...LITERALLY...step by stop to tell me exactly what I needed to do to form my LLC in Texas and I did it all while overseas.

Plus if it’s goes thru normal probate you receive a stepped up basis to current value, a Huge tax savings when you sell.

He's extremely thorough, and gives very practical advise.  

The square foot area of the basement is about 900 and about 1/3 of it has concrete but I am wondering if anyone has an idea of what it would cost to put concrete into this basement as the first step towards finishing it?

Early 70s OPEC & poor economic leadership, in the 80s the S&L crisis and 1986 Tax Reform Act and then stupid lending practices and speculative overbuilding leading to fall in 07. 

Disclaimer: While I’m an attorney licensed to practice in PA, I’m not your attorney.

Disclaimer: While I’m an attorney licensed to practice in PA, I’m not your attorney.

First, I commend you for taking that first step in your real estate investing career, and that is reaching out on BiggerPockets.To answer your question, I would sign up for your local real estate investment club in your area and network with a few contractors and renovators. 

Is this even practical?

It has gotten to the point now any time there is a fix I have to step in and send my own handyman or contractor.As an example,  when they first rented out on of the places they sent their vendor for a leaking toilet.