If I were you I would go to a local attorney and see if they will collect for you on a contingency basis and you pay the costs of the suit (probably $250).

HI @Melissa Finney, I'm a real estate agent in the area, I rent apartments (if you ever need help with that), and I do work with a property management company in the area as well.Happy to help if you're still looking! 

I have a few investors buying in the local Tampa Bay area for around 400k that are renting properties out for around $4200-4400 per month based on long term rents. 

And head of biggerpockets real estate investing?  

Is there any real estate specific software that would be better than sage or quickbooks?

Real estate goes in cycles.  

Luxury real estate deserves you full attention.

@Andrew Jessup It's extremely common for the family trust to initially own the real property and then to transfer ownership into an LLC for additional liability protection, with the LLC owned by the family trust. 

In my experience with a specific client of mine, it can often be challenging to make the case for passive income (therefore SE tax avoidance) if you are also a real estate investor doing your own flips.

Investing in Columbus, Cleveland, Akron, and Cincinnati in properties 3+ bed, 1000+ sq ft, cosmetic rehabs for long term rentals.Hey David, I moved to Columbus a few years ago (from Portland, Oregon which was super expensive) to become a full time real estate investor, and ever since, I've completed quite a lot of BRRRRs, flips, and own a successful rental portfolio here in Columbus Ohio.