I’m also looking into self-settled spendthrift trusts to add an extra layer of protection, especially as my portfolio grows.

However, my self interest depends on whether I’m buyer or seller! 

The way I did it is I built up total confidence through first education and second entrepreneurship.  

Instead of spending years learning by trial and error, working with a coach or mentor can allow you to accelerate your learning curve, gain confidence, and achieve your goals faster.

Where we fit into the "turnkey" model is that our marketplace specifically focuses on newly built properties or renovated homes in good markets with property management in place so you are not having to try to self manage from a distance or build a team on your own.

ThanksSuhaib I'd suggest finding a broker, they have alot of knowledge and have your best interests as a goal, insurance agents have their employers best interests as a goal.Insurance in CA will continue to increase, its lagging in inflation and all the fires are affecting it.Many homeowners are moving to self insured.The fair plan is asking for 1 billion in subsidies, purported to be funded by the carriers themselves, I have no doubt Ricardo Lara will make this happen.

all are new constructions and I don't know how she is gonna be able to find 750h of work to do in these new construction houses.Any help appreciated  I would definitely be talking to a real estate savvy CPA- there are lots of armchair tax experts on BP and you can get really confident and incorrect advice. 

He broke down:How to approach larger projects.How to overcome barriers to entry.How to see possibilities that were previously invisible to me.What stood out to me most was the clarity and confidence he brought to the table.

I believe local investors, agents, lenders, property managers, and contractors all have valuable insights, especially for someone brand new to Real Estate like my self.

For our second STR, we are currently researching Sherman, potentially / ideally, a less expensive duplex that we could rennovate and self manage from Dallas with workers coming to the area in mind.