It would be guaranteed if you represented you did have control and you didn't that they would not return your call again.Some will also want to know if the land is zoned already and  entitled or they will not pursue it.

That would represent a huge risk.So far I've had real good luck with both units.

With your situation and the amount of equity on your home, you represent very low risk for the bank.  

I am looking for a real estate lawyer in the West Texas area if anyone knows of someone.

We have been in this position before and have been advised by a trusted corporate lawyer to set up this structure as a multi layer protection vehicle. 

You are in the same boat as many doctors, lawyers, and other professionals.

Joel Owens, who is on BP, does a good job of representing his buyers and presenting an accurate picture to the lender.Mark

Can anyone suggest a good asset protection lawyer?

I'm not a lawyer and can't give legal advise, but I would think it could still be done.

So as registered agents, these are Businesses that Incorp Services, Inc. represents.In several dozen random views of filings for companies represented by Incorp, several "foreign" (meaning out of state) LLC formations do not list officers.