You will learn as you go along but anything you can do to be as prepared as possible is best! 

2) What DSR prepayment penalties are you prepared to accept?

If the first is foreclosing, are you prepared to pay off the first and bid at auction to protect your interest?

The only food I have delivered is pizza, and even that is rare.

If I understand you correctly, they can't even access their food or clothing, so this will be a big impact on them for a period of time.

Since your CPA is advising that your current structure is sound and not worth changing, it seems you're well prepared, especially with your past audit experience.

You are going to the job site and picking up the part and bringing it to return to the locker at Whole Foods or boxing up and driving it Idaho?

Andrew, honestly just keep going.You'll be worth 8 figures soon.Not many people love their jobs, but it puts food on the table and you are clearly good at it if you've been doing it so long.Use some extra income to start getting into RE investing.If you get a seller to carry 15% in 2nd position, you just need a 10% down payment.Its tough to do but everything in life takes sacrifice.

@Christopher J FuchsTo prepare for your first real estate investment, focus on building your credit score, market research, planning your investment, networking with investors, creating a savings plan, and exploring financing options.

However, if communication continues to be lacking, or if you receive inconsistent updates, it’s crucial to be prepared for the possibility that you may need to pursue legal recourse.Protect Yourself Moving Forward: If you do recover your investment or start new ventures, consider more stringent due diligence in the future.