The trial is making sure the trial doesn't cost very much and that we have at least 50% of the current tenants agreeing if not definitely not worth it.

But there are some variations with specific states where other tools need to be used in the mix like Wyoming Statutory Trusts and land trusts.After you educate yourself on the structure, you will have to learn how to use it and properly set up its books and bank accounts.

I heard for the online versions that xero is the cheaper of the two when you have multiple entities, so I am in the process of trying xero free trial for thirty days.

@Connor Ryan, my good friend @Jeff White did an excellent job laying out the ranges of cashflow for the variations of house hacking strategies.

Won't be a big money maker, but it got you to Jump off the Cliff and do your first deal.Once you have your base line Deal Analysis done, do the following variations. 

The other type 2 tenants, through trial and error, we managed for about 3 years on average.

I was thinking of continuing there but like to have some variations on the next rental location.Certain places that I'm looking at are Frederick, Hagerstown, Ocean City, and Lake Creek Lake. 

With wide cost variations like that I can't give a fixed fee proposal for the work...especially since it's approvability is directly tied to your willingness to make adjustments the City and/or neighbors might ask for. 

i did the free trials with foreclosure dot com and realtytrac dot comboth had some good information on preforeclosures, sherrif sales, tax liens etc.

It's his or her job to represent the family and provide objective advice.Depending on the state or the type of case, there may not be an attorney so this could be a trial and error process.