I'm a MEP design engineer looking to expand my investment portfolio and I'm just getting started and trying to learn all that I can.

If I elect the entity to be designated a S-Corp, I do not want to be obligated to pay any shareholder/member a meaningful salary.  

Either you have MORE grit, and are the one wearing down life to shape into you're design....Or life is grinding down you. 

Members can add additional protection by forming series LLCs to hold each real property or business entity.A series LLC is a designated “series” or “child” LLCs from the original LLC aka parent LLC.

Whereas BL has multiple ways to track and engage with potential leads, in my opinion, it is not for the novice, whether in using tools or in real estate in general.   

Unfortunately, Marriott generally restricts franchisees from incorporating other businesses into their interstate properties, although they do allow for more creative designs in urban markets.According to the STR report I commissioned for the five closest competing properties, their occupancy rates were 73% in 2022 and 75% in 2023.

my key question was around trustee for these land trusts. i can work with the specific legal company to have their trustee initially, and then have a resignation deed which designates me the successor. should i do all this or just have myself as the trustee from the start itself?

Have a developer working on designs at the moment to see if even possible with city codes.

Engaging with professionals who have experience in international real estate investments will be invaluable.

We empower local entrepreneurs and investors to transform underutilized properties into awesome community assets that benefit all.I love your why and totally get the introvert/engineer comment too ;) It's very common amongst the civil engineers (and entire design team) that I hire on deals.