Definitely a mindset I need to instill in myself a bit more :) 

They're not all grand slam deals or anything, but they do come in still

Using it as a down payment would also require those properties to be financeable in the first place instill need some rehab to force enough appreciation to get money back out.  

I certainly don't want to waste anyone's precious time on the telephone, and I absolutely want to instill both confidence and trust with all of the sellers I reach out to.Can anyone please help me put together a list of questions that I would want to make sure to ask sellers when I get them on the phone?

Tenants don't treat dish washers like you would your own, some will throw plates in, still covered with food. 

My family instilled in me to take an active approach in your future (whether it be retirement planning or career plans).  

Your 20s are a time to instill discipline, good habits, and the understanding that sometimes you have to do something you dislike to get a better long term outcome.

It instills a sense of pride in a community and area.

Thank you all for your ears :-) I hope I instilled something that nothing is hard if you just put your heart to it and work hard and never give up.. 

If in the event you do have a very high external risk profile that might attract a real lawsuit (a drug addled teenager driver) then acquire the level of umbrella insurance commensurate with your real risk (not phantom risk from some imagery "predator" instilled in your mind from a group scare monger selling you an LLC template).I would go even one step further and say an LLC in practical effect may actually INCREASE your risk profile as it could easily lull you into a state of complacency running your operation both in a careless and reckless manner.