You have to ask lots of questions and make sure you have some level of understanding about cost segregation and not relying 100% on someone else, even though that is what you are paying them for.   

I also value the planning element, especially if I’ll be setting up a trust, so now I feel torn about which option is best.EAs aren't going to focus on auditing and planning.

There are a lot of folks on that facebook page meeting for the very first time.. and well that can lead to some folks being way to trusting.

Quote from @Jon Taylor: @Pete Harper - Section 721 of the Internal Revenue Code allows an investor to exchange property held for investment or business purposes for shares in a Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) without triggering a taxable event.

I am trying to understand what is the best level of asset protection for holding these If I create a Wyoming LLC (which will be the holdco LLC) ?

Quote from @James Heller: Hey everyone -- I have a ~1000 sqft townhouse (on 2 levels) here in San Diego, and I'm looking to do some updates and modernize the place.

It's my belief that because of the age, maturity level, number of decision makers (parents & their child) that it is one of the hardest niches in buy and hold investing.

Trust your gut (and do your research, but don't only look for verification). 

The more you learn about working for someone and the economy in general the less trust you have in the system.

They're saying the don't report "state level offenses".