That's what I did.You can hear more about my story on a podcast episode I did with Joe Fairless that goes more into detail.If you really want to go the extra mile with this concept, you can evaluate yourself with a free DISC assessment by Tony Robbins or some other personality assessment tool.Good luck...

do they charge any extras?

The only issue with the double close in my opinion is the extra closing cost and the need to use your own money even temporarily.

You might be able to use this method for individual projects, but it could make your taxes a nightmare at the end of the year, your best bet might even be excel.

Agree with the above in that taking direct payments requires an extra level of effort on your part.

I'm assuming the following should all be in the name of the LLC and not me as an individual: -contract with property manager-insurance policy on house-any utilities I continue to pay for (so, for instance, checks to the gardeners / pool guy should come from the LLC) Anything else I might be forgetting?

Looking to connect with other investors and like-minded individuals and grow my own network around NS as I look to get into RE Investing!

I have been looking for an individual with a great deal of integrity I could coordinate with or partner with as i am an out of state investor. 

Just never been able to get to the point of paying cash for a home to start flipping. 2nd: After talking to some different prospects, I have been directed here, I was told I can get in touch with individuals that help front the funding for flipping homes. 3rd: The Question.

Assuming already on city water/sewer, individually metered utilities.