I would like them to actively look for properties for me on MLS and if possible outside MLS(may be properties that are not on public listing but are known is some internal network).I am still new to buying investment properties but is this common from real estate agents.

The LRA is a graveyard for properties that went through rounds and rounds of public auction without any of the people there showing any interest. 

Look up the public records to see who legal the owners are.

During the evening, as my friends meet new people, they will invariably point at me and tell the person they just met "you need to talk to Linda, she knows about what the topic you just brought up", so my friends kind of funnel people to me a little bit as well.In the last 18 months, I've actually begun speaking in public. 

This offers the same protections of an LLC, but you can separate each asset into its own “child/member” LLC housed under the “parent” Series LLC filing.

As for liability, get rock-solid insurance to protect yourself.

We’re pretty religious about saving, so it’s more of a matter of what’s best for easy access to buy when ready versus interest rate growth/protection against inflation.

IF not, what is the best way you'd recommend to create some asset protection here?

Always get a W9 from whomever you hire• Make sure you have them sign lien waivers before you give final payment• Check your city's court documents(public info and usually online) to ensure they don't have any judgements against them• Do not pay 50% up front.

The next one is Jan 22nd at the Groton Public Library at 6pm.