@Djuan Snowden once you get your financial affairs in order and start making more money you should look into truly self-directed Solo 401k retirement plan.

If they need a little more time, I am open to extending the lease to get their affairs in order. 

What about Veteran's Affairs / Veteran's Administration? 

If later on you acquired a large number of properties, then you could use it to separate your business affairs from your personal affairs.As to providing a liability shield, it doesn't.

How the LA and seller work out the commission is not my affair, but I assure you the net to seller is discussed and I have received flexibility because of it.Whether I did the absolute best I could solo vs having an agent throwing out a 1 scenario PFA number with a bunch of zeros in it can't be said for certain obviously, I just know I rarely get countered my way and my way was proposed at a price and terms that worked for me.99% of people will do better with a buyers agent though, I agree and I used to use them.

Investing can be quite a lonely affair so it'll be great to interact!

It's going to be an informal affair just to meet & greet other local BP members so no need to break out your tuxedo.

Dealing with STRs tenants and their families that are having adulterous affairs with other STR tenants. 

I didn't realize those units were on a monthly lease, which certainly makes raising the rents and removing problem tenants a much easier affair.

@Jay Hinrichs considering the state of affairs, I'd prefer things go back to the stone age.