You will have to comply with the broker's rules for conducting business. 

It would not be unreasonable for you to ask for things like a moving stipend or an extension from the landlord given the circumstances.

If it was only a short period with an extensive history behind it, or you were in school previously, the bank may make an exception and take your current job with only, say, a 6 month history.Average down payment is seller to seller.

We also want to protect ourselves as we are both divorced with kids from previous marriages, and hope to avoid any potential legal entanglements from either side that would leave one of us out in the cold (note: we conduct business ethically but want to plan ahead and cover our bases!).

That was an extensive list on the blog.

We also want to setup something like a partnership agreement/entity (LP, LLC, or otherwise) so that we can clearly outline the details of how we will operate and conduct business.  

Amiee, First I would go back to the seller and ask for an extension of the option period. 

That's a pretty extensive book list.

If you do not file the report, your right to conduct business in Texas will be suspended.The good news is that the first million or so of income is exempt from the tax.

I was hoping to learn more about how to conduct market research so I could make a better decision on when and where I want to start looking for deals.