This got me really excited too, and he told me that I am formally pre-approved for a loan!

Seller agents have an obligation "fiduciary" to their clients so they will have to show the home to unrepresented buyers, if agents want to try and cut the independent buyer out then they risk the buyer lodging formal complaints.

Submitting an offer with a company name is more formal and professional than individual names.I am sorry that my questions are not very organized, but I would appreciate if someone can enlighten me with this new venture I want to take.Any website link or recommendation on reading that are specific to my project will be appreciated as well.Thank you very much! 

He disconnected my sewage line without any formal permit. 

Just give the ok and I'll submit a formal purchase and sale agreement to your agent.I agree you should recommend someone consult an attorney and show the numbers, but not as the main body of your letter.  

But I haven’t identified the properties yet, which lenders usually want to see through a formal application. 

So did you do any formal screening of these people?

. , and what taxation should I choose.Regarding the structure, LLC may be cheaper in some states, with less mandatory formalities than a Corporation.As a general rule, for buy and hold properties bringing passive income, it is often preferred not to be taxed as C or S corp, but to use Partnership or sole proprietor taxation.For active income, it is often preferred to be taxed as C or S corp.

A 1031 Exchange is a very formal process with a licensed intermediary and the IRS watching closely.

I just joined today and would like to formally introduce myself as suggested.