If we throw all of this out of the window, what would you recommend I set up for both asset protection, minimizing tax liability (including CA crazy $800 per LLC fee), and probate planing.

They have a great sales pitch, but rush to sign you up and not much after that.

There are also people there pitching deals and everyone there is willing to help others. 

It outlines how the couple will handle their finances during and after the marriage, including: Property and assets: How to divide property and assets in the event of a divorce or death Debts: How to allocate debts Spousal support: Whether and how to provide alimony Inheritance rights: How to handle inheritance rights A prenup can help protect both parties' interests, and can be an effective way to avoid court proceedings and minimize the emotional and financial toll of a divorce.

I am surprised these lending institutions don't regularly run algorithms showing which loans have been assumed Seems like an relatively easy thing to do to regulate and in a way minimize risk - maybe have more defaults but still maximize their loans by forcing compliance 

You are asking here to pay someone for their time in reality and that is where you will get pitched every program on earth when in reality, you are doing the right thing by meeting a lot of investors.

To assist us, we refined our pitch deck and performed some scenario analysis with our financial models.

There's no point in putting in so much time and effort for the minimal monthly cashflow of a BRRR property.

Since you and your wife have renovation skills, targeting properties that need minor improvements can maximize your return on investment while minimizing the time and cost associated with major renovations.

I see a lot of big returns pitched, but what often is lacking is a risk mitigation strategy.