I have excellent role-models in my own family of first-generation immigrants who have invested in RE decades ago and now enjoy total financial freedom before retirement.

Excellent work creating this niche, Erin!  

The location is excellent for longterm rental income.

I review and update my listings regularly, use all the features provided, post excellent photos, etc.

I have taken a business partnership approach with this company, and have even mentored their excellent young CEO.

Excellent info on this thread! 

If you're serious about this, you should definitely consult an attorney.I am not one, but here are some things I've learned from playing around with these types of things:--Trusts are excellent vehicles for anonymity--You can hire a professional fiduciary (like an attorney) to act as trustee so the public contact is not easily affiliated with you. 

This is one of those situation where the HELOC on your primary residence would be easier to get, especially while you have excellent credit scores. 

Excel should work.

Excellent house hack!