Attend real estate meetups and networking events in your area to connect with potential lenders and other investors.

It's all about risk in the event of a lawsuit, which can also usually be covered by insurance.- If you decide to have an LLC for each property, creating a Management LLC that all the other LLCs "hire" to run their books, will allow you to only require a bank accont for the Management LLC.2) You may not be able to do a Trust.

Going to the events page above and seeing who is hosting meetups along with connecting with people at these meetups is a great way to grow your network of people within a small 25-50 mile radius.

Just added the "official" first meetup post in the Events & Meetup Section! 

Get on the meetup app or facebook groups and look for realtor events and try to become a vendor at one.

A great way to start is by attending RE events and joining a local investors association.

Was it indeed just locked, or did the latch mechanism fail, which often happens with bedroom sets that have plastic components in that mechanism; or did the screws that secure the latch into the door come loose, allowing the latch and/or the screws to prevent the door from opening...also not an uncommon event.

I remember after the GFC reno planners wanted to attract more regular businesses and get away from gaming.Great thread, thanks 

Going to local RE events and finding other MTR investors in your area can help as well

In addition to those I would also suggest making a commitment to going to local meet ups and networking events in your area.