I know CIREA has a couple of real estate attorneys who set aside time to review self-made contracts for members, and I assume they likely offer pre-approved contracts for a small fee.  

Your QI set this up as two exchanges yet you are buying the properties together??? 

Tenant and SFH resale do not go hand in hand.Your best option is to set it up now for tenants as I suggest and then do another reno to upgrade for sale.....possibly stone, hardwood and tile to maximise profits when you sell assuming they are appropriate for your market.

@Joe PitroloThat ceiling looks like it’s from 1955.Leave it in peace

Sadly, the excellent attorney who set up dad's trust, retired years ago; I've been trying to find another near us without success. 

However the Phase I is about $2500 - I suppose I should eat the cost for peace of mind now instead of scrimping now and regretting it later.

or cash.. and scoop the deals when and if that time comes around again. but I think its fair to say 08 to 2012 was a very unique set of circumstances and other than a one horse town or one mill town or one main manufacturing town.. were the mill or plant closes and real estate tumbles.. we just never saw such a wide spread loss of values.. 

How to set up and link a legal trust as a member to your SLLC so that the transfer of properties into your company is done smoothly and correctly without issues with lenders or banks, etc etc, same reason you don't DIY your own medical issues.

hello, can someone tell me if i should be concerned when a mortgage is assigned after a judgement is obtained and the auction date is set. 

A few tips that may be helpful to you here on the BP website:You can set up keyword alerts so anytime someone posts about Longview, Tyler or any of the other markets you're evaluating, you'll be notified.