Those are a great way to get started, along with podcasts and books.

I have also read a few auction foreclosure books as well. 

To be direct, I am not a fan of what you are proposing because it shifts all the risk onto the other partner. 

Let’s say with your plan they make an extra $100 or $200 in fees and you lose $1000 or $2,000 in bookings.

I've read BiggerPockets' Real Estate Investing book and am particularly interested in the house hacking strategy, as I'd like to move out of my current living situation.Our main dilemma is choosing between a single-family home (renting out one room to a close friend) or a multifamily property like a duplex or triplex.

@Keetaek Hong I'm a huge fan of DFW and HOU because of their population growth and job growth.

The trust keeps the asset on the books at the current price, but misses out out any potential MTR profit sharing upside. 

If you've heard a good podcast or read a good book I'd love a recommendation. 

Things to consider when buying a new build are appliances, fans, blinds, and back yard landscaping; sometimes we can get appliances included, it just depends on the situation.

My medium has been through books and podcasts.