@Ernes Sahic I'm in arguably the worst market in the country. 

For example, we have a CA forum and inside that, the Los Angeles forum for local discussions.As to the question, I am not from MD so my input may not be viable but in dealing with these issues across the country, most states have rules and regulations now that specifically disallow a party to lock up a contract with a seller, market that contract which always includes the specifics of the property (otherwise how would the potential buyers know what they are buying) and then "market" that contract and property via Craig's list, emails, their websites, this website, etc which is "publicly marketing" to find a buyer.

It's a free country, we can disagree on anything :) Here is my point that you're missing.

So it looks like you're starting off right ;) I would be happy to meet with you for a cup of coffee, except that I am taking a cross-country road trip right now.

I bought a GE dishwasher that had been returned to Future Shop for $75 CAD (Future Shop is sadly missed, they had good prices on appliances and were looking to make sales).Stephen:Last year, I bought all of Home Depot Canada's remaining inventory in Eastern Canada of a very basic Hotpoint dishwasher when the item was put on clearance - I manage to get them for $150 to $160 (cannot remember precisely) apiece and have three left in storage.

LLC questions:  I'm not an attorney myself but an ex financial planner and owned 6 businesses myself in 2 Countries and registered in 5 different States.

Ex-pat tax issues can be complicated based on the foreign country you are in and what **they** consider taxable.  

It can be harder in colder parts of the country but not impossible.Just last week I found 2 tenants- one for a C property and a 2yr lease for an A property.I did reduce rent by $50 and scheduled 3 showings at the same time for the C prop.

I have an agreement with Home Depot and I can purchase a mojority of my products anywhere in the country at a local Hoem Depot for the same price.

I'am relatively new to USA flipping business but have a strong experience in other countries with a different kind of accounting/tax systems .