I want to start smart and scale up as I learn the ropes, but I’m personally struggling to narrow down which area to focus on.If you’ve done this before, what advice would you give someone like me?

I will caution you that if they pull something like this and you immediately start offering any concessions as is repeatedly addressed above - this type of personality will make note of that and the threats will be ongoing for the duration of their tenancy.

Awesome to see a new investor-minded person here.. do you have a favorite real estate success story already?

I've personally helped many OOS investors here and they've been very happy with returns. 

I'm currently working with an estate planning attorney and she said she said we could put the LLC in the Trust but said she was not the best person to advise on the pros and cons of that and that we should talk to a business law attorney.

Matt that is the NMLS number for the company not for you personally  sounds like your a VA or something not a licensed lender..

IRS 590 also explains this.5) When you receive a distribution or otherwise get paid back, never take personal control of the money.

RELATIONSHIP WITH YOUR ADVISORS 🤝Good QIs:Work well with your teamRespect professional boundariesCommunicate clearlyStay in their laneRemember: The best QI relationships are professional, not personal!

Caution:  Personal credit card financing is a huge risk and good luck finding 0 percent interest today.

Either way, $600 in cash flow should actually help your personal DTI if you go for conventional financing on a primary again.