I had no idea who we were working with as I was lead to believe it was one of his clients from his tax business.

But the very thing that gives us success at first—handling everything ourselves—can also hold us back from scaling and growing our business.How Trust Works in Real Estate InvestingLetting go isn’t just about delegation—it’s about choosing to trust rather than operating from fear.🔹 Afraid to let a property manager take over?

Period.If you think every seller is motivated, every number will work, and buyers will throw cash at you, you’re setting yourself up for disappointment.👉 Adjust your expectations—this business is about consistent effort, not overnight success.2️⃣ INACTION IS COSTING YOU DEALSEver stare at a lead and overanalyze every detail?

Things like this are why it's important to work with a professional who is well versed in real estate taxation because the "common/simple" strategies taught frequently like BRRR or house hacking actually get fairly complicated when it comes to handling it correctly. 

I work in WA, not IL.Sounds like similar facts - you need to be licensed if you are going to manage other folks' property.Here, you need to hang your license under a managing broker until you can get your managing brokers license, as brokers can't touch money and do a few other things legally.If it's like WA, you will have to hang your license under a managing broker at a brokerage, and coordinate deposits, contracts, fees with them.If that is the case, ask some brokerages that will allow you to hang your license under them for minimal fees in order to be compliant.

Unless y'all have an incredible W2 to help with the purchase, you will not find something that "works" in the Triangle and in a good/safe location.

Will be two different Scopes Of Work (SOW).How will you find, vett and manage contractors remotely? 

I am an investor myself and also own a real estate brokerage with a hyper-focus on working with investors.

What do you want your ideal life to look life?

Both are excellent and work great.