Once you trust him then you'll only have to do periodic checks to ensure quality. 

The key is to find a solid team here or a couple of trust worthy people with a team for you to use and you are set. 

If he had blindly trusted us, he could have bought a house with true structural issues based on everyone here saying "sounds like no big deal."

The IRS clearly has some trust issues with attorneys.Commissions and fees paid at closing to licensed realtors and mortgage brokersPayments for purchasing all kinds of goods, materials, and property, including real estate itselfRepayments of loansI do not have my contractors' SSNs - what do I do?

Double check your contract.If you want to avoid that situation, you may want to transfer your title to a Land Trust (use a special Warranty Deed) where you are still the initial beneficiary.

The ca attorney says irrevocable trust is the way to go.

It could be a remote deal for you if you find someone you trust through BP.

LLC, Illinois Land Trust, etc. is necessary starting out?

Delaware Statutory Trusts are a way for investors to own a fractional interest in institutionally managed real estate.

I would do multiple land trusts with one llc as beneficiary