Here's how it works:For starters, we are assuming that you have a sizeable stock portfolio. 

If your in an area with a lot of investors who want to maximize cash flow or where first-time home buyers need more income to get into a starter home, they might have a higher value.

Finding a deal with a $20,000 profit margin is a non-starter for us.  

Commercial brokers will know more becasue they have to... they get the contract and hand it off and the deals i have done there i get inspection addendum's written by the attorneys and boy that is very dysfunctional.. no explanations as they are getting flat fee's and spend zero time doing what needs to be done to keep transactions together the little things the public does not see. but anyway thought provoking.... 100.00 and hour is a pittance to a seasoned agent.. don't see that flying.. but to a mid level or starter who comes from a back ground of getting paid by the hour..

Purchase price: $750,000 Cash invested: $26,250 I helped my clients find and purchase a fixer duplex to serve as their starter home.

These are houses are not starter homes but where families who are growing are moving up into.

Regarding an attorney, it depends what you're looking to speak with them about - i.e. entity structure, partnerships, property acquisition, contract terms, etc.Anything related to a property or a deal can wait until the week of (sometimes the day before) contract review.For starters, I would recommend attending local investor meetups.

What tips have you guys been using as starters to start with peace of mind on your asset protection journey?

It will likely be more rent growth and property appreciation over time.When I sold my starter house here in Canton next to Woodstock it sold for all cash in 3 days.

You will learn more at a meetup than in books and podcasts, although those are great starters.