I live in LA so I would be doing this from a distance and likely do a trip to shake hands and meet in person once I have prospects for each team member.

The climb up and out started and moved ever so slowly, until it's was like a sobering bear coming out of hibernation, shaking out the cob webs and then hit that "oh yeah, I'm HUNGRY" impulse and "POW" it all rushed back in and here we are. 

In my experience, finding a mentor tends stem from shaking enough hands, and then one day you’ll realize you have a mentor.

I can shake hands with all my tenants.  

They have priced them at market when the market is set by landlords paying gas..... shaking my head.

Being able to shake their hand across the desk is WAY less important than getting a pro who knows what they are doing.However, be prepared to go on extension at this point. 

I’m having trouble wrapping my mind around the risk levels and incentives and how it should shake out to be a good deal for everybody.Any input is appreciated including “you sound a bit too dumb to do this, just don’t do it,” or “here’s a sample contract of exactly what you’re describing,” or anything you got.

Raising Canes 4.893 milKrispy Kreme 4 mil ( that's a lot of donuts)Shake Shack 3.679 milWhataburger 3.640 milMcDonalds 3.42 million

Would love some advice/success stories, as my mentor is beginning to shake my confidence a bit ...

Claim all of your income, pay your taxes and see where the numbers shake out.