I want to post this to hopefully learn more about this topic, that maybe the podcasts and pages don't cover entirely.

Here are the document requirements. 14 pages for income documentation alone. 

I know people have done this on taskrabbit - the 'taskers' mainly do a lot of auto insurance photo-related gigs on there and so their 'taskers' would likely be able to take photos of a property/give advice on an area.

That would be theft.You will be much better off finding an attorney or advisory firm that can integrate the LLC with the overall IRA setup & administrative services and meaningful consultations related to maintaining compliance with IRS rules. 

There are a few pockets of properties with (relatively) low taxes in Westchester county, however, they are few and far between.

Hello All,I'm a relatively novice real estate investor from Virginia and I'm looking at a property for sale and noticed it was FSBO.

Long story short: I want him out of there ASAP.I've had relatively little luck with the police.

OK so, I'll try to condense this into a relatively short story. 

http://www.oregon.gov/CCB/Pages/buyer-beware.aspx this sure would be a helpful item in all jurisdictions. 

Kinda like an absolute vs relative return thing.