., as well as most countries require the settlor to give up control and benefit of the asset in question for the “asset protection” aspect to be legally effective, some countries (usually very small countries) have laws for trusts that theoretically allow some control (or at least input) of the assets by the settlor while still maintaining the asset protection feature.  

I must admit their sales pitch is effective.

Regarding property management, utilizing local property managers can save you time, and using PropStream effectively for filtering properties by distress level and location will certainly help with finding stronger deals.

My dad's mixed use property was grandfathered as it was built in 1890, before zoning laws went into effect here in the 1920's.

Philadelphia has implemented various forms legislation over the years between abatements, land banks and density bonuses geared towards promoting development in areas that suffered from disinvestment and housing affordability challenges with some legislation having been more effective than others. 

Luxury vinyl plank (LVP) is a cost-effective choice for flooring, offering durability and a high-end look.

It binds the landlord, but honestly has little binding effect on a tenant when they simply choose to leave.

The cost of that trip would effectively be included in my purchase price.

@Sushil IyerWith my experience, to analyze properties effectively, you can start with resources like MLS listings, Crexi/Loopnet, tax assessor websites, or paid tools like Costar and Reonomy.

No one talked or explained the Compounding Effect until I read the book.