I have heard of phony escrow companies in wholesale transactions where the buyer lost their entire investment to a crook!

Agent: Kent Hranicka with the Duplex DoctorsLender: Conor Hesch with Bell BankTitle: Sarah Weaver with Chicago TitleContractors: Would not recommend my handyman and I DIYed a fair amount, but I do have an electrician for small jobs and also Dennis with Arrow Pest Control was very knowledgeable/helpful for this situation. 

So now he has to deal with something he didn't choose or make any $$ on, c) It's giving the customer too much control/input into the process.

He was in the process of moving and had it well under control when he got deathly ill.  

Financing....so many have lost FHA approval now and while they just changed the rules to allow spot approval again, this can take so long, and may not even qualify, they can be difficult to resale depending on where you buy.2.

My Self Directed IRA LLC will own and control 4 properties after my next deal.

If you want checkbook control of those funds, a Roth IRA LLC can be formed.

Even though you guys have experience in the game, flipping is another game altogether so having to go out of state for a first one will create some challenges and potential lost money for sure.

@Michael Upshur  Hope you got your leak under control. 

Make a Subdivision so you control the type/value of the homes.