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I'm looking for referrals for a custodian, tax attorney, and a CPA to set one up and advise me.

I’ve done a lot of research on these projects, so feel free to ask any questions here.

Feel free to reach out if you have any questions! 

Taxes were $1363 a year.

There's obviously quite a bit of diligence that comes after such as who the key principles are and their credentials/track record (both balance sheet and experience), the underlying real estate and thesis behind the investment & tax prep and audit procedures but as a general rule of thumb if the investor can't get past the first part which is understanding what they are investing in, passive investing is probably not for that individual. 

And of course we're in agreement on consulting a tax pro.

It's a ridiculous mandate by the legislators who thinks they'll save the environment on the back of tax payers.my point stands.

There are rentals, fix and flippers, lenders, tax liens, note investors, STR, commercial etc.