I come prepared and knowledgeable about the possible property purchase and likewise, that helps win them over.

HI All,I am starting out in flipping business around Massachusetts and need help in tax planning, as well as tax return preparation for our LLC.

Therefore, you want to be prepared for any type of potential lawsuits to ensure that your assets will be well safe-guarded and your hard-earned money and investment capital will not be taken away from you.

If you can get the home under contract, be prepared to leave them with a copy.  

Any advice on how to approach besides preparing with all the required docs.

If not, then we'll just have to prepare for this expense in our operating costs.

Hi @Mark AdamsI would begin by looking on the internet for tax preparers in your area and setting up interviews with three of them.  

Many lessons, but I think the one that really stuck with me is be prepared for a downturn.

(with luck favoring the prepared?

Screwing around with real estate contracts is serious, an owner may act in a reasonable manner to prepare for a sale, they may move furniture to storage, they may rely on your contract to enter into another purchase, spend and deposit money, they may lease a place.