.:) I know the business of house repair, been in the trade for 42 years, what I don't know is the paper part of it, the need for a team would fill this I know.Now for the question, given the circumstances, should I pursue the purchase of a house to resell, of course with the help of others, or get settled into the new area and go for it with gusto when we are relocated?

The benefits that I will be receiving will make school practically free for me.

If you're relying on insurance, be sure that it covers intentional acts include Fraud, violations of the Deceptive Trade Practices Act (in Texas), etc.

The notion that Lyft or Uber should be illegal is absurd, and yet we see police running stings for Uber drivers in some cities.So in conjunction with good realtors figuring out how to changed their business model over time, I fully expect to see the NAR pushing "consumer protection" measures that require agents/realtors.And, if you will indulge me in trotting out one of my hobby horses, this is one of the reasons why it is a really bad idea for the "REI" community to be pushing/engaging in questionable practices that will provide the justification for those bad regulations.  

If you haven't checked out the podcasts yet, episodes 79 and 83 are interviews with folks practically in your back yard.  

Do not get a general practice attorney that dabbles in eviction but a full time specialist.

I could handle most of it myself, but I am not a tax expert (a very specialized area of practice) and understand my limitations.A long about way to answer your question, but as I said in 2. above: "no", you don't need an attorney if all you want is to create an LLC.  

It's a good business practice.

@Bob Bowling   Bob good catch I remember that from my days in the Bay Area.. folks would sell in San Jose and relocate to Nevada county and transfer their tax base..

Middle class New Yorkers are relocating to cities like Charlotte, Dallas, Austin, Atlanta and other cities that provide a decent quality of life for their families at lower cost.