Then great property management (professional or self) is crucial. 

I have never done a land trustWe have a living revocable trust that we set upHonestly I should have done it 15 years ago but did it like 6 years ago.I do not see the need for a land trust unless you are a politician, actor or athlete (someone who is famous).I have done business with multiple billionaires (not bragging but trying to make my point) including several that owned professional sports teams - and even they did not use land trusts…

Meeting local investors and attending meetups is a fantastic way to expand your knowledge and network in the industry.

Attend your local REI meetups to build up a strong network and feel free to reach out and connect with everyone in the community.

It is a beneficial networking opportunity.

Getting into more events is the best way to build a local network and gain a lot of knowledge for low costs. 

Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?

Educate yourself on the local market, network with other investors and agents, and always have a solid plan in place before making any investments.

That will help you when you talk to a professional about what you want to do.

Post the city your property/idea are in and network here on who we use on the local market4.