In regards to the LLC, can someone invest with retirement funds and still receive the tax benefits associated with the investment?

You hit nail on the head - A LOT of buyers and investors are spreading out into formerly less-desirable neighborhoods for the cheaper prices, flip/rehab opportunities, and the less-stringent neighborhood association permitting policies (*ahem* anti-mansionization ordinance).In fact, LA Curbed.com recently did an article showing YoY increases in appreciation.

I am not an attorney, but I have served many years as the treasurer of a homeowners association and have had to go through the process a number of times.

As standard contracts are subject to the seller providing marketable title if they can't you get your EM back that's its.. and your not entitled to your appraisal fee or others costs associated with the transaction unless you specifically have that worded in your contract which most boiler plate contracts do not have.

Depending on your investing volume you could also bring someone on as an "associate" of yours, with a small amount of pay to do the legwork with commissions paid on anything you close. 

I'm an associate at an investment sales firm in Dallas. 

Well the REI is obviously a smart move to learn the area, and i plan on guest attending the local club in my area (Lake Erie Landlord Association [LELA]) soon.

B Associates / The Company with a big heart, and end up with J B Tower Malls.

I would not bother with another legal opinion.http://wills.about.com/od/howtoavoidprobate/a/insurancebills.htmIf you are paying the attorney out of the insurance proceeds based on his telling you they are part of the estate then I would tell him to give me ALL the money back before I file a complaint with the Bar Association.

Hello All - A month ago I relocated from Connecticut down to Miami, FL and am now looking to begin studying to acquire my RE License as a Sales Associate.