:) Aloha Andy,  I have a team of 15+ VA's out of the Philippines. 

I have just joined a local team of investors as their Aquisition manager. 

@David Freed congrats o nthe move.

Buyers from about any state you can think of are buying here..some moving, a lot just buying for an investment.

I have a lot of home renovation experience and along with 2 of my buddies, we have decided to team up and start flipping houses.

Who is the appropriate professional that I would need to consult about legal aspects and benefits of moving my rentals into LLC?

If the property is in good condition and priced right, it will move without them having to carry a note back on the property.

Hey Michael, using LLCs for rental properties is a smart move for the liability protection and tax benefits.

Is it worth fixing up (all properties should be fixed up before moving on to another to avoid repair costs later when you have more leverage) or is it worth selling in an imperfect state for less money (and harder with a tenant).

This is in addition to cost savings.My thought coming in is that if I do want to eventually have my own team, wouldn't it be beneficial to get my hands dirty even though it is more work at the start.