Here are my opinions about the subject after speaking to numerous clients and investors about the subject:LLCs (if they are run properly and you keep everything separate) do provide a measure of protection and they are worth the trouble (when you reach a certain point).Basically, when you are starting out, probably keeping it out of LLCs and getting lots of insurance coverage will get you better loan terms (as the other posters have already outlined and as you figured out as well).However, at some point, you should anticipate the need (and desire) to switch over to puttin your future investments (but not your past ones) into LLCs.LLCs are also important if you are bringing in outside investors.

For me to login to my account nowadays I have to login on the web page and then also bring up my Costar app on my phone which then runs a QR code scanner to confirm my identity.

It also includes common forms that you can edit and use.Their web site is a free resource with links to your state law but I highly recommend the book for some of the practical advice they provide.

Running their credit or background check is fairly simple - there are numerous sites that can do that for you over the internet.

You can either call, use the web, or walk in and ask where to look, but I find them at the tax assessor's office and our courthouse online. 

It also includes common forms that you can edit and use.Their web site is a free resource with links to your state law but I highly recommend the book for some of the practical advice they provide.

I'm a web developer, based in the UK, and have been contacted by a couple of realtors asking for help with a property listing tool for their website.It seems to be a common problem for realtors but digging through the forums here I've noticed that there seems to be a range of opinions as to whether or not this is actually a good idea.I'm aware that there might be 'off-the-shelf' solutions or less than ideal solutions that you can clobber together via a WordPress plugin or using blog posts but I wondered if the market could be better served with a dedicated solution to this problem...if it exists!

Evening @Lance Dengate,There are numerous threads on this here on BP. 

Cap rate is only a numerical thermostat to quantify what buyers in the market for a specific type of property are willing to pay. 

There are numerous places where you can find out about local or nationwide auctions of properties where the foreclosure process is complete.Some websites to consider: auction.com, xome.com, and for HUD foreclosures, hudhomestore.com.One thing I like about HUD foreclosures is that they generally have already evicted the previous owner.