The ultimate goal of the first deal should be to do the first deal so you can do the second deal!

Here are a few I recommend: "Rich Dad, Poor Dad" by Roberto Kiyosaki; "Set for Life" by Scott Trench; "The Unofficial Guide to Real Estate Investing" by Spencer; "The BiggerPockets Ultimate Beginners Guide" found here on BP; "The Book on Rental Property Investing" by Brandon Tuner.

I am happy to speak to what I have seen as the most common set up from a tax perspective to give you a starting point for a deeper discussion, but ultimately you will want to speak with your CPA in conjunction with an asset protection attorney because this requires a deep dive into your specific situation.  

However I am ultimately looking for a win/ win/ win for all parties.

Here are a few I recommend: "Rich Dad, Poor Dad" by Roberto Kiyosaki; "Set for Life" by Scott Trench; "The Unofficial Guide to Real Estate Investing" by Spencer; "The BiggerPockets Ultimate Beginners Guide" found here on BP; "The Book on Rental Property Investing" by Brandon Tuner.

Here are a few I recommend: "Rich Dad, Poor Dad" by Roberto Kiyosaki; "Set for Life" by Scott Trench; "The Unofficial Guide to Real Estate Investing" by Spencer; "The BiggerPockets Ultimate Beginners Guide" found here on BP; "The Book on Rental Property Investing" by Brandon Tuner.

But ultimately a better loan for you too.

I know there's not an ultimate answer, but what would be your way of getting started with real estate investing in my position?

However, do you think that the program ultimately exists to assure that you succeed or does it exist to make PM money?

If this is helpful to anyone reading- I vet deals for PMLs now and charge $200 to underwrite their deal, discuss the weak points I see, discuss contract recommendations, suggest verbage to consider, and ultimately help PMLs have a clearer understanding of the level of risk their deal involves.