I am terrified but been putting a team together that I trust.

In order to invest at a level that will eventually sustain you, make you free, you need income.

Note that there is nothing wrong with being new, we've all got to start somewhere but let's not talk beyond our level of experience. 

Also, I would recommend finding a real estate agent that you trust, and also start talking to lenders (banks, mortgage brokers, credit unions, etc.)

How can I trust it?

So my money has just been sitting in builders trusts for the past 6 years (2 for icona and the 4 years before that in another condo that was cancelled) earning me 0%.

By this I mean either find a way to add value to someone in the space (not asking them what you can do for them but providing actual value by presenting a way you can help, even if that means going to work for free) OR find a reputable investor that you can invest in mentorship from - the key is the really do your research here and not throw money at the first program that jumps in front of you- make sure they are doing it at a high level and have the results you want.

If less than that, let's say 80%, you deduct 80%. 2) if you use the money for the personal purpose, it is not deducted. let's say you use remaining 20% from above eg on a car, you can't deduct that. 3) if you hold the money at the bank that is your rentals bank account for future repairs and capex, it is deductible at the rental level.

I have great relationships with some lenders that have interesting strategies for property acquisition at all income and savings levels and some great experience working with a team of Los Angeles flippers that comes in handy when making big decisions about a new investment. 

It's on the ground level and it consists of five bedrooms.