2) Transfering assets to an LLC with no money exchanging hands (or even looking like it exchanges hands) is one (of several factors) that may weaken the protections offered by an LLC.

Have you thought about offering participation or a referral fee to a broker who works in a commercial house in exchange for data?

I'd still like to continue purchasing and will continue, especially as I convert my properties in CA to Memphis using 1031 exchanges. 

@Manuel Savorelli  I wrote that e book for foreign investors who were having a hard time with figuring out where the good markets were and what to look out for in the US.Glad you found it useful....

Ohio law requires foreign business entities to register with the SoS in order to hold property or avail itself of the courts of this state. 

Tax reasons imply's you have exchange money burning a hole in your pocket and you are motivated to buy something quick.  

I find it sad that the bill of rights and constitution are shredded for our "security"Benjamin Franklin said those who desire to give up freedom in order to gain security will not have, nor do they deserve, either one.And while I respect and admire the men and women who are willing to fight for our country, I disagree that we are fighting in foreign countries to defend our freedom.

@Kevin Smith you can register each of them in Texas then register do as a foreign entity in the other states. 

Contact them, advise them that you are trying to get into wholesaling, that you are moving to Raleigh in a year and a half and have 15 hours a week that you can help them in exchange for tagging along.

I am not sure how someone would have a justification for taking the landlord to court for high electric bill unless there is a foreign load on the tenants electric (even just a common light can derail you).