Most mentors are good for getting people energized - Good mentors work with you step by step to get a house or two and teach you how to move along on your own - Great mentors teach how to buy and manage the properties, set up "systems & methods", along with providing other high level contacts, tax planning, asset protection & generational wealth, strategies for changing markets, and changes in the law.     

@Brian DavisAs a general rule you would want an LLC in the state where the property is located as it will need situs in that state to be able to act in court,As some state have very low outside liability protection on their LLC it is recommended to have these LLC owned by a holding LLC in a good asset protection state.

I'm looking for someone who preferably has experience in the field, invests themselves and knows a lot about insurance, LLC's and asset protection.

You might be able to look into a rent-to-own or lease option, but those are far from my area of expertise. 

I would rather have my license and protect my ability to continue to broker real estate transactions than bank on wholesaling remaining completely legal for the years to come.Hope this helps!

Any input and expertise is greatly appreciated, especially from any real estate attorneys out there!

I hired an attorney to ensure we had someone in our corner to protect our best interests.

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In order to keep the liability protection on the homes owned through the LLC, I need to maintain "separate identities" between myself and my LLC. 

For instance, the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency.