Contact a business/tax attorney and/or accountant - preferably someone in both professions - so you can discuss what you want and determine a suitable strategy.

You never mentioned which niche interests you, but, while you wait for feedback from local BPers, below are some links to review as you embark on your REI careerhttp://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2013/02/22/buying-rental-property/ (how to buy a rental property)http://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2014/01/07/flipping-houses/ (step by step guide to flips)https://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2015/01/31/ultimate-beginners-guide-real-estate-wholesaling-2/ (Ultimate beginners guide to wholesaling)Don't get bogged down with analysis paralysis.

I prefer buy and hold investing and have a few single family properties and one 17 unit apt building. 

Doesn't normally attorney prefer a fast transaction because the longer time require longer works? 

I still prefer the smart phone & have always used the pics from it for marketing etc.

I'm pretty confident I can get the investment backing, but I want to get my ducks in a row (renderings, investment return, etc|) before I approach my pool of investors, so as to look legit:)  Before doing that, however, I want to be able to articulate the structure of the deal.In the case where the land owner is involved, is he/she a equity stakeholder with a preferred IRR in the deal?  

Hi,Thank you to everyone who responded with recommendations for a closing attorney.I'm now looking for an asset protection attorney that works with RE investors, preferably in North Metro Atlanta area.

Hi everyoneFirst let me say that I love the forum and I'm new here.I have years of experience when it comes to designing websites and generating online traffic for different niches.

I would always prefer to do/hire out the work myself to insure its done well.....sellers can't be trusted!

I prefer older buildings when it comes with rental.