Can anyone recommend some good books that discuss organizational leadership and how to properly run/establish business operations. 

I am looking to connect with Lenders, Contractors, Wholesalers, and other Real Estate Investors to build a solid team.I am super excited about this next chapter of my life, and am looking forward to establishing and growing a sizable passive income for my family.Cheers!

Our customer base would be of better quality if we did.Our business would benefit if the industry actually established consistent operation practices and we got rid of all the mom and pop hobby landlords.

NOT a Loan to the LLC  but true capital.. if they own less than 20% of the LLC usually they don't have to PG. you CAN have uneven distributions in an LLC so no matter what % they own they still have a capital account to cover their cash.. the capital accounts would look like this1. your friend  100K2. you 100 dollars..property is sold it makes 200k  first 100k goes to your friend.. next 100 dollars goes to you.. the 99,900 can be split any way you guys agree to in the operating agreement.. this is the luxery of the LLC... you can establish a pref . 

We have private investors (passive), a contractor (equity partner), lawyer (equity partner - still looking), and a financial advisor (equity partner - still looking).

A good realtor, a good tax advisor and a good attorney. 

Is it so hard that I have to pay a "financial advisor" to help me?

Looking for any recommended CPA, Lawyer, Real Estate Retirement Advisor, Contractor, Handyman, & Property Manager near Stanwood, WA.

It is not easy to set up this approach but once established it is bliss.

I don't know what your house is like, but if you can get a lodger to rent out a room, or if you can add a separate space by inexpensively finishing a basement or attic (microwave, hot plate, mini-fridge, bathroom, + bedroom or studio), you can use that income to both pay down debt and to establish yourself as a landlord in the IRS's eyes.  6.