@Jeff Nash would be a great resource to speak with on companies/investments to offset your W2.

There is no one with experience in actual real estate high up in the company, which is the problem with most tech companies masquerading as real estate companies (including brokerages).Let me know if you want to know even more. :)

A team of lenders, title companies, contractors and RE attorneys, and significant knowledge of the intricacies of real estate transactions, you will be MORE than prepared to dive feet first into your first deals and will do so with CONFIDENCE.

Right now the only utility at the garage is power so basically I am starting with a frame and a roof. 

You can usually request this from a title company or look into public records in your county’s clerk or recorder’s office.If you’re not sure how to navigate this, contacting the auction house or a real estate attorney familiar with foreclosure auctions can help ensure there aren’t surprises.

are you closing with a title company? 

Think about an HVAC, storm damage, paying for housing if a tree falls on the roof, dealing with stupid insurance companies, etc.

. - Most Fortune 5000 (and others) companies do this.

It's really all about putting together your team - realtor,  title company, other adivisors, QI.

Then I spoke to a company that does business lines of credit, based on personal FICO scores.