I would like to get as much information as I can out of a client/individual before I even make the decision to meet them. 

That is what you really need to know to make the best decision.  

It would need to be a long term decision.  

Best the decision I made (thank you parents).Good luck!

Often buying at a bad time can still be a good decision if you are going to hold the property in perpetuity.  

If you consider that your future business decisions will all be based on negotiations of some sort and you get emotionally involved to what better suits the other side rather than your own life and that of your families you are sure to fail.

Everyone joint ventured in a project is motivated to get it done so even if one party can't be physically present time sensitive decisions will be made and everyone informed.Let me know if you want any specifics.

It's the Seller's decision whether to evict prior to close, and only he can do that.  

You have made a great decision towards helping to grow your real estate business.

However...There are a lot of critics that swing one way or the other - many say a Trust is not needed if it's in an LLC, and vice versa, so form your own opinion based on what you see and reach out to your real estate attorney to come to a decision.