If it's for yourself only, you can do it yourself.If you have partners, you absolutely want an attorney involved.Forming is easy.

And I would absolutely LOVE to get that reference from you.

I realize the importance of educating oneself on creative financing can be costly, but to gain such insight from knowledgeable and experienced investors that is absolutely FREE just blows my mind!

I have no absolute answer but suggest that you find the answers to these questions.

If you can find the right bank, one that will do loans for rehabbing, that's your absolute cheapest alternative.  

I only use my PC when I absolutely have to.

We did receive a phone call the following day asking for our highest absolute offer, in which I did offer a higher number than my highest bid on the auction.  

There is absolutely no holding period required. 

Then once I have that general feel for the city I would want some more in depth advice from locals.Are there any areas I should absolutely stay away from?

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