I accepted it the first time but then rejected it after that and plainly told him it wasn't professional to accept gifts from tenants when I'm working for the Landlord because it could create a conflict of interest.

Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?

Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?

Imagine your Goal is to find Financial Security (first) and eventually complete Financial Freedom (leave the Corporate gig) and you want to achieve in the next 10 years a monthly net income of 30k monthly, become an expert, and dedicate your professional (and great part of the personal) life to this industry.

Some relevant financials are below...any help from the crowd would be appreciated as if like to explore this and do a 1031 in two years.Current rent - $850 Current property value - $75kishNo current mortgage Located outside Houston and appreciating at around 4% a year If tenant moves I'd do maybe $20k in renovations to update kitchen, floorplan and exterior siding but house is functional

This is a group of professionals that voluntarily commit to a higher standard.

From what I have read, banks would not loan to new LLC's without proof of income.Furthermore, I have inquired for a lawyer's assistance with LLC formation and he quoted me $2000 to $2,500 for professional fees.  

I don't pay professionals for their work, I pay them to teach me. 

Not sure about LA, but in Chicago you used to need to be a "Registered Energy Professional".

Also look for referrals from real estate agents or brokers.I use 3-4 attorneys for different things and all of them came along the way from me watching how they conducted business or referrals from other professionals.