What works today may change in the future due to laws and technology, not to mention your particular situation and goals.  

I love investing and I love technology, feel free to pick my brain. 

Most small local lenders have archaic systems and technology.

Strategies in concealing ownership, and technologies get better everyday...

@Spence Kal   I used to think agents would become obsolete with advanced technology allowing easier marketing for FSBOs, then I realized that one of the most important things I do for clients is problem solving on whatever level they require.

Would think that in today's technological world that should not be that hard.   

It's great to have someone handy enough to solve some problems.Especially someone licensed at that.While it will make your life easier, you need to manage the situation professionally to prevent being taken for a ride and becoming messy.We would definitely get him involved in these projects but only with your approval.With today's exponential technologies you should get videos or photos sent of the problem before any work is done and a monthly limit to how much you spend with him.Pay him separately after receiving an invoice, photos, videos and receipts for any materials.

I am a technology consultant for a big firm and my wife is a stay-at-home-mom.

I've been working in the technology industry for 20 years and recently decided I needed a career change. 

It is quickly becoming a one-trick pony that is technology dependent.