I do, however, own a 2 SFR buy-and-hold rental portfolio in Birmingham with plans to continue investing down there.

There has been more published, and the laws will continue to develop. 

If they don't complete the contract you resell and continue to generate more income. 

He said there is a high chance I'll have to continually clear the lines because tree roots will constantly grow into it, and because the line is made from old clay tile.

Creating An Investment Firm(Advice) Hi Everyone, Brief Bio: Age: 25 Education: Finance MBA (Non-Ivy) Occupation: Securitized Products Group Internal Auditor at a Big Firm.

Creating An Investment FirmHi Everyone, Brief Bio: Age: 25 Education: Finance MBA (Non-Ivy) Occupation: Securitized Products Group Internal Auditor at a Big Firm.

Check with Larsen Education.

My biggest questions are:Should the 12 rentals continue to be kept under a trust?

Then, continue to flip it, but invest your profit (only) in your rentals.Buying rentals is "spending" your money. 

Making some money on the side while doing this would be fantastic, but I'm more concerned about the education to be gained from the opportunity.My rough plan is to gain enough experience to become a wholesaler myself, and use the profits from that to jump into REI (Single-Family homes and Multi-Units) with a strong foundation.I'm currently residing in Cumberland County, more specifically the Vineland/Millville area.