If you allow a homeowner or a non-licensed professional to complete the work, you are smart to have your inspector re-inspect (a fee is involved, check with your inspector).  

If I'm not mistaken I believe he was a RE Agent as well if that makes any diffrence.2nd.....Would it be smart to look at properties that the addministrator still lives in the home or for the ones that live away from rhe property?

Definitely many smart, savvy investors here – I’ve learned quite a bit from just reading various threads.

It is not necessarily a smart goal. 

You're a smart guy with lots of experience.  

First, a smart attorney can quickly track the LLC back to its single member - you.

@Kate Koeller Yes, going through a third party to run a background check and credit report is both the legal, smart and financially smart move to do.

If I'm smart I should eliminate the closing cost and pass that on to the seller.My plan is to use a HML and then refinance after the repair to pay the hard loan back.

I am trying to set a goal of purchasing a duplex in 90 days but i didn't know if it would be very smart with my lack of reserves.

She is a family friend and extremely smart when it comes to the Austin market, trends, neighborhood, and care about her client needs.