There is a big difference in how those are handled  HAHA I just saw a post and commented where the person wanted to ask if they should overpay for a home because they can get is seller financing.

Offered to intern/work for him at half the pay as his personal assistant if he would teach me everything he knew.

these investors were all chasing easy OOS cash flow:https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/963/topics/1195280-expe...https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/48/topics/1160450-run-i...https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/48/topics/1137397-balti...https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/52/topics/1010977-12-00...if you're serious on investing in an OOS market i'd pick one, get to know it, go to it in person, and build a team, and then determine what would you need to do to get a good return in that market. 

I was wondering if there are any recommend in-person meetups in the LA area.

Quote from @Irina Badal: I heard for anonymity purpose it’s advisable to set up a personal residence trust.

If they are available online or in person.

When you say "we," are you speaking about your business or your personal tax returns, or does your business flow into your personal returns because you file as a sole proprietor?  

It is not your responsibility to house this person's items indefinitely in your rental. 

Most want experience, coupled with personal/business credit.

Owner financing and HELOC on personal residence How did you add value to the deal?