Please click on the links, give them a read, and share your thoughts in the comments.First is a post that I feel will help not get overwhelmed with the amount of info that is here on BP:https://www.biggerpockets.com/blogs/5868/52761-the-simple-guide-to-getting-started-on-bp The second is a post that will help get you focused with your real estate investing goals:https://www.biggerpockets.com/blogs/5868/52743-im-new-to-bp-any-advice-would-be-appriciatedThe last one is a post that will help you choose an “investor friendly” real estate agent.

LLCs also allow for a dynamic change to the operating agreement between the members of the LLC and also they can spell out the responsibilities of each member.

Nate here with a simple question.

They can do this because they only operate in markets where a pile of rubble will sell in a couple of days for over asking price.

Hi all,I operate mostly in Texas which is very hot and terms seem to be very seller friendly (quick diligence periods, hard earnest money deposits, etc).

The transaction is pretty simple and legal.

Online banks or banks that operate in both states will probably be your best bet.

I recommend you KEEP IT SIMPLE! 

As I've mentioned in a prior post, I've become unemployed in my industry of 17 years (banking - mostly in marketing analytics, market strategy and operations strategy - analyzing where to place new and close offices, etc based on market potential), and am considering a career change to maximize my future.

If after they walk the property they like what they see and it all makes sense, then you'd have them sign the assignment contract and send that over to your attorney/title company.From this point on it would depend on who your attorney/title company is but it should be fairly simple.