You don't need to say how much but did you get any info on IRS flags for something like this?

In regards to your markets you mentioned, TX is likely going to be a better market for appreciation than OH. 

Or does he need some flexibility with closing timeline (like you mentioned). 

Exclusive contracts are timed contracts and whether or not the agent "bring" you the deal then you still owe a commission.Non Exclusive are property based and more likely what is going to work best for you.

Foreign LLC Registration Dual State Requirements: If you form the LLC in your home state, you’ll likely need to register it as a foreign LLC in the state where the property is located.

In some circumstances the NTQ goes from 5 days to 30 days (things like lapse of time evictions).

Again, I am trying to practice and run some numbers on potential investments and would like help since I am just starting to learn the games of real estate and underwriting deals.

Additionally, we're looking to convert the detached garage into a one-bedroom ADU, especially since the bylaws are being amended to allow ADUs on the same lot as a single-family home.Our goal is to continue building our portfolio with multifamily properties, and I would like to aim for acquiring more than one property per year.

Most realtors are too quick to try to gloss over various issues thinking that by making it seem like there are less problems the sale is more likely to occur faster, maybe that's true but it'll just anger a savvy buyer if things are missed.

I liked the return profile on fix and flips and felt that the price point and location de-risked my exit.