In addition, use the BP Networking > Meet link to connect with members and network with individuals whose goals align closely with what you are looking for..Anyways Good Luck and hopefully meet you in the near future. 

Buy in "B" neighborhoods (there are only a handful where I live and inventory sucks.)Is it best to have a portfolio sale or sell off individually?  

After a while, I could not find a title company in the City of Chicago that would do this type of deal, even after I restructured things.Not to long after that, FULL DISCLOSURE was required in Illinois for these types of deals.Trust me, whenever the "authorities" realize that individuals are making an easy killing, they change the rules of the game. 

You can still be sued but your ability to operate effectively or defend yourself is reduced.It is not difficult to get authorization to transact business in another state and you should take that seriously.Message me if you have any questions.

Excited to connect with like-minded individuals that are motivated and driven like my self to succeed and really make a name for them selves.

If it's a short sale you should already have a signed authorization from the seller to discuss with all parties the particulars of the existing loan on the property and any other junior liens. 

I would now like to network with fellow ambitious individuals who are ready to WORK.

The LLC is a pass-thru entity, so any and all income would pass-thru to your individual income tax return and would not solve your problem. 

Can I use two different contractors for a 203k loan, or does it have to be one individual one.

I have to provide them with an updated insurance policy as the current one is about to expire and they will issue authorization to close.