How comfortable are you with the idea of trusting agents to lead showings versus allowing prospective tenants to tour properties on their own? 

For llc, land trusts, or living trusts?

Salt air can deteriorate houses and components faster than markets without salt air.The final piece is finding a market with a quality team or teams that I like and trust.  

I always thought he was a scam, but several other investors I know and trust like him, so I ended up buying some of his lower level stuff, books, recordings and whatnot.

Telling sellers everything wrong with their house and justifying your offer with repair costs doesn’t build trust—it kills it.

High earners should also consider estate planning tools like trusts or Family Limited Partnerships (FLPs) to minimize future tax burdens.Given his income level and tax complexity, consulting a real estate-focused CPA is essential to maximizing deductions and optimizing tax efficiency.This post does not create a CPA-Client relationship.

I recommend finding someone you trust that can mentor you and help you push through your mental & environmental resistance. 

I find it a great way to earn additional compensation as long as its a deal I like with conservative leverage and strong operators I trust. 

You need to trust the process and fully immerse yourself in the realm of real estate investing. 

Your credibility trust and a relationship.