NOTE: an aggressive attorney can still track you down.LEGAL PROTECTION: By placing your assets in an LLC, you legally separate them from your personal assets.

Here’s how to build trust with private lenders:Share success stories or past deals to demonstrate your track record.

Would love any assistance.

There's also plenty of existing assistance out there, from 3.5% FHA homebuyer programs to Section 8 to SSI/VA disability, etc. 

She was the only person who could help us clear the title, so finding her became our priority.Using skip tracing, I tracked her down and gave her a call.

You are on the right track.

I'd be happy to assist with the financing portion (if you are considering here in HI).

As a professional property manager, I'm coming across an interesting trend related to institutions providing financial assistance for tenants who have trouble paying their security deposit and I would love to hear feedback from the BP community.Large PM companies have begun partnering with financial institutions, such as Rhino Insurance, to help tenants who struggle with paying their security deposit.

But I can definitely help you if you need pinpoint assistance as far as neighborhood selection and accurate rental projection / rates. 

With your background in lease management and site selection, that could be a natural next step.Regarding STRs, I can understand the hesitation—accurate expense tracking is critical, and not having that data can make evaluating deals frustrating.