@Chris Ruggiero The land trust is not giving you any asset protection (nor any liability protection), just a layer of anonymity.

This number is vital to knowing whether 40k is a good deal or not.

Long-distance investment adds another layer of research, it’s a killer.

Access to money is always a vital element in REI of any kind.

Since many consumers are finding it easier to purchase goods online, it makes them want to have the various services of a real estate sale present under that one vital umbrella.

is vital.

All of the above sounds like nice work if you can get it :) But the layers of risk to a newbie investor are not in your favor and you didn't even tell us what interest rates the HML and PML will charge you.

Our plans include searching for and filling small holes and cavities with acoustical caulk, adding a layer of roxul safe and sound between joist, attaching resilient channeling, and finishing with a 5/8 in drywall layer. 

It’s recommended not to go over 3 layers.

@Leo KotschenreutherBuilding a good rapport with an agent is vital and you should be looking for someone who has a marketing plan outside of "sign in yard, list on MLS".