It's all depends on your goals and how you can adapt your strategy. 

I am also trying to establish my team, I have a good realtor who is sending me properties, I was connected to a lender but I am open to suggestions/ recommendations for lenders, property managers, project manager (is this common?)  

Transitioning into real estate investing can be a lucrative venture, but it's essential to weigh your options and consider your financial goals and risk tolerance carefully.

I've made it my goal that by April 1st, I would start taking actionable steps towards sourcing and landing deals I can take to potential sellers/investors. 

My goal is to use the least amount of down payment as needed.

I think we need to do more to make sure that SDDI and entitlements pass a common sense test.

As usual, the answer is, "It depends"...First, what are your goals? 

It’s important to figure out your goals and objectives, and then that will ultimately give you a few areas that you can narrow it down to.

It wasn't cheap however, one of the main reason I did it was because they combine their legal and tax teams to figure out the right strategy customized to your situation and goals.

The timeframe depends on the deal struck between both parties and the seller's goals.