With ideal situations which would you choose?

I've never had a problem but I was always using reputable closing companies.

Should i choose hotel or serviced apartment and vietlong or viettra ?

We also are looking for reputable contractors to have on tap when the time comes.  

My point was that if he was looking at using the old 401k he has, he could choose to leave that in a retirement plan and have the retirement plan be the investor in real estate.  

I would be interested to see if a reputable attorney agrees with @Trevor Tilton's thoughts on not using an LLC.

Choose one that will help you with real estate down the road.

@Robert Melcher is right on...only home warranty company I would even think about using is Old Republic...they have a good roster of companies and they have a great reputation in town (Wichita Falls).

Here are the key questions to think through before you get it going:1) what do you want to buy2) how much can we afford3) how will you pay for it 3) what are you going to do with it afterHere is how we tackled this challenge:1) Find a reputable and responsive agent to work with: we worked with @Sharon Tzib2) Get pre-qualified with a good and local lender that work with investors: we usedd Rochelle Frazeur from New American. 3) Use some good MLS criteria to set up lists with your agent3) Find out how to identify a good deal: We got our hands on some good cash flow analysis calculators (thanks to @Sharon Tzib) and we used the calculators on BP as well4) Make neighborhood visits to those areas of your interest5) Find other venues to meet up with other investors or go to workshops and meet up's: We've attended BP meet up in Houston, events with Jet Lending, meeting with Wholesalers, and we've met one-on-one with other investors6) Look for non-MLS sources to find properties for sale: wholesalers, and local listing through Rich club or word of the mouth7) Talk to the property manager if you are planning on using on.

What is the best way to choose property management or is it best to manage yourself?