We are in the very beginning stages of rebuilding our burned down structure. 

Though I think this is a great question and usually come across these questions because many are in that paralysis stage.

An LLC is to give you liability protection if you get sued, and lose a lawsuit, in excess of your insurance limits. 

My wife and I are just in the learning stages.

I am at a stage where I have interested couple, but curious on if i should use Zillow application/background check process? 

All photos are various stages of "before" from inhabited... to vacant... and then foreclosed.

It looks as though this business purchases liens, so I am wondering, if I am still able to buy the properties, and if there will be any additional fees, IE, paying all the excess back taxes?

My boyfriend is definitely interested in doing rehab on a property, but considering that we don't have much excess cash, I am hesitant to go for something that needs significant rehab even though I'd love to add value.

In your agreement you should allow a minimum initial draw (for material and manpower) and then subsequent payments at the completion of various stages of the job. 

I am in the beginning stages of my REI career and am looking to find off-market deals.