or is there a specific way of handling homes with mortgage

However, I'm curious about the real-world benefits of working with one before I begin investing in real estate or other areas.Here are some specific questions I have:Objective Advice: Can I expect truly unbiased and high-quality advice from a fidiciary advisor?

Right balance depends on the specific goals and risk profile of the investor. 

I ask because general principles of contract law generally do NOT prevail over regulatory constructs arising out of specific enabling legislation.

I am specifically interested in SFR value add opportunities, as well as, 2-4 unit properties.

Lately we are considering hiring my two kids, who are under 18 years old, for some office work, such as setting up a rental website, mowing lawn, bookkeeping, etc.

Finding this quite frustrating, trying to do the right thing and its difficultWhere are you specifically stuck?

It is landlord-friendly, and specific pockets have gone upwards of 2-4x in the last 5-10 years.

If you have specific questions about property management, I'll be happy to help! 

Without getting into the specific numbers on sale, or year I'd like to share the property appreciation.