You tell them what to offer etc. but as far as them giving you seller info or answering probing questions about the property they shouldn't release without the sellers written consent.It's important to know when signing a purchase and sale what kind of agency relationship is checked in the contract and what it means.

It's great because I don't lose rent and don't have to deal with switching utilities.If you have a good relationship with your current renter, it really helps with the showings and transition.

Personally if you are going for 4 flips in a year, try and find 1 or 2 good HMLs while you are searching for private money lenders who will give better terms - they will allow you the flexibility to make all cash offers which will be more attractive to sellers.Access to capital will be key as you grow so establishing relationships with the HMLs for your first few deals may help you a year or two down the road when you are finding multiple deals at once and need more capital.

These are all people I know and had a prior relationship with.

I join the line of Newbies to the RE investing business, and am really looking forward to build some strong relationships with you - my peers.

Can anyone speak to the effectiveness/value in the online LLC creation websites out there (ie LegalZoom)?

I will make sure to vet him before I agree to enter into a relationship with him.

If so, how much of an effect would tax brackets and potential dividend extraction taxes have as opposed to simply being taxed on my share of the profits generated under a partnership?

I don't think I could select one book that drastically changed my life, but there have been simple passages or even a few words in many books that have had a profound effect on me.

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