Struggling to build your real estate empire?

Gutsiest thing I've done is JUMP back into real estate even after losing everything.And I've acquired over 1,000 apartment units ever since.Here's my story (so you see how bad it became and how I rose from it all):Part 1 - https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/55/topics/690349-from-bankruptcy-to-1-000-units-part-1-thru-the-dark-tunnelPart 2 - https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/55/topics/692382-from-bankruptcy-to-1-000-units-part-2-rising-from-the-ruinsPart 3 - https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/48/topics/695243-from-bankruptcy-to-1-000-units-part-3-how-to-build-an-empire

My plan was to build a housing empire, it'll take a lot longer if I plan on paying each one off before I buy another.

In Moreno Valley where there are quite a few warehouse jobs we have seen rents rise modestly over the last few years but that could also be due to the improving Inland Empire economy in general. 

Any recommendations on who could help with these plans would be much appreciated, preferably someone local to the Inland Empire or High Desert area. 

Hey guys I want to build my portfolio , get as much property possible that I’ll sell them in 7-10 years or keep them, depends on the future & the equity.I don’t want only equity, I want to build a really big rental empire with high cash flow, since I really like to do it.I have 2 single in DFW and 1 single in Tampa Florida each of them cash flow between 300-500 per month .I have teams of contractors, lawyers, realtors, handyman, agents.... in both of this markets , my price point is between 200-350K purchase price for homes with 3bed /2bath and around 1500-3000sqft.

LOLGary Yep, I live on the water, but on fresh water, 8 miles inland from the ocean. 

I feel as if I am ready to start building my empire and am highly motivated to do so.

I know I will build a real estate empire, I just don't know the better part of the country to start.

Can I buy property in land trust directly or buy in my name and then transfer it to land trust?