There's certainly no right or wrong answer, and as you say, everyone has their own opinion, but generally I think you will find most people on this site having the opinion that such an involved structure may be overkill (of course, no one has a crystal ball either).California is generally more cumbersome than other states when it comes to taxes and filings.

His other half is the part of the business that keeps the dingo aligned and is also very much on the ball.

Keep the ball rolling and use the cash/equity to focus on more REI to build your portfolio.

It depends on the agent's capacity.I usually connect my investors with my contractor or inspector to walk through the property so that everything can be sorted out in one go, or I have my clients make an offer subject to a walkthrough, allowing us to get the ball rolling.

Don't remove trees unless they're trash trees like gum balls or diseased. 

We just had the CMA sent to us and we have the ball rolling with a lender for pre-approval - we have not begun shopping for a property yet. 

Sad to hear your current agent is dropping the ball, it's a shame and gives the industry a bad rap. 

If I knew there was a pickle ball court anywhere near it I would not rent it.. they are loud and obnoxious.. although fun to play just not close to you..

Probably has incite on build costs. site and state specific.. no way to just ball park it. 

Ball Memorial Hospital or the college could be your focus for MTR.