The logistics of using a land trust to secure financing, while enjoying the protection of an LLC, are laid out in this article: https://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/llc-lendi...Ultimately the goal should be to keep as many financing options available while ensuring your asset protection is solid.

Go into the meeting with the intention of building report and showing you are an enjoyable person to work with and be around.

All the lease option/executory contract issues only apply to consumer transactions (intended for personal use and enjoyment; that includes 1-4 residential units). 

I am enjoying for the past 2.5 years the results of self development and Grant Cardone's teachings, knowledge of Bigger Pockets, Eating up all the books recommended by guest.

Better to build your own equity through the debt pay down, enjoy the tax benefits of ownership, and garner the equity of an appreciating asset.

You many enjoy reading, 'Investing in Duplexes, Tiriplexes and Quads' by Larry Loftis

My goal is to become a real estate investor, possibly buy and hold rental type, and reach a point in my life where I can have freedom to enjoy my day, and have the time to enjoy friends and family.

I would have also done the cosmetic fixes on the front end so we could enjoy while living there.

Having given this idea some thought, you have not provided enjoying information for me to make a sound decision.For what it’s worth, you may have equity today, but it may be non-existent tomorrow.  

Thank youWell I enjoy your enthusiasm, you are literally asking people to do your work for you.