Buying properties in solid and well established locations2.

My understanding is that O.J. used asset protection trusts established in Nevada with spendthrift clauses to protect his assets from creditors...   

You should research it and establish your own opinions but as a new investor it's a lot of work.

I get CC offers on LLCs I establish within months of launching them.

Like @Bruce Woodruff said you have to establish your goals and "why" REI or homeownership should be in your life.

It is surreal to look back and see how far I have come with my "Bigger Pockets degree" I owe a lot to this community.  

But if you haven't established those relationships yet, good hard money lenders are some of the most honest and reliable capital partners available.Jennie Berger

If not, consider establishing one for 2022, after learning the rules.

That project taught him that buyers in these well-established neighborhoods pay close attention to the details..things like making sure the ceiling lines are clean, storage is intuitive, and every inch feels purposeful rather than tacked on.For your project, thinking about the functionality of the added space is key.

I have a lot to research it would seem.