The reality is if you had not paid per the degree, you ex could possibly have a claim against the property that would be superior to the loan you seekingAdditionally, the underwriter does not know you and does not want to risk a flag if the file was auditedLike it or not, a notarized document from your ex solves the problem. 

You might want to check out some REIA Real Estate Investor Associations in your area. 

I would also contact the NC Bar Association, first to see if anyone has filed a complaint and then to file one myself. https://www.ncbar.gov/lawyer-discipline/

Pullman is Chicago’s only designated National Park and the American Planning Association labeled Pullman as one of the Nation’s Top Ten Neighborhoods (History of Pullman Neighborhood).

That said, there are different entity types that may be beneficial for a flipping business (LLC, S Corp, C Corp, etc.)For rentals, there is a degree of personal preference - some like to have a separate LLC for each investment, some use Series LLCs, some group a few investments in a single LLC until a certain threshold of equity is met, like @Tanvir Sattar mentioned.Although, I don't typically agree with that method because the investments within that LLC are still vulnerable to others within that same LLC.

There is no official investor group in the area, but the housing association holds a once a month meeting for landlords.

I can not have any legal issues and try to stay as FAR away from being associated with my assets as possible.  

I've never made an offer on a turnkey property, however, a good buy is a good buy and I wouldn't rule it out completely if it meets your criteria.Using an experienced sophisticated realtor that is not associated with any turnkey companies is always a good idea.

On the other hand, keep in mind that there are costs associated with maintaining an LLC (such as the $800 annual franchise tax in California).2.

@Mike Terry I will check out the association, and thanks for your insight.