At the end of 2020 I purchased a restoration franchise called AdvantaClean that services from Chapel Hill to Fayetteville, Sanford to Dunn which amongst other things specializes in Mold, Water Damage, and Duct Cleaning.   

Usually, they have a referral network and may be able to give you a few names of some attorneys who may be able to help you who specialize in this niche.

Part of my initial plan would be the equity / bond markets to help preserve my capital, offset inflation and provide me with a yearly withdrawal rate that would pay for my lifestyle.I am also considering where I can go / learn / invest in to put some of this capital to use within the RE world.

Hey @Krystal Thompson, I recently connected with a broker who specializes in investing.

Maintenance,preventive maintenance has caught my attention.Although I can't become specialized in all of them (it requires continous learning) ,what I learn I implement at my job .My daily chores are:-repairs (light electrical work,light plumbing work, patching the flat roof,drywall repairs,sheetrock repairs,etc)-maintenance (painting, cleaning,light labdscaping)-preventive maintenance on pumps,tanks,gears that are vital to the daily property operations-find ways to increase heating efficiency and lower the cost at the same time-find ways to lower water consumption in the building and energy (electric and gas) consumption-increase the buildings occupants comfort-increase the NOI for the landlord-collect the rent-resolve tenants issues-basic inspection (I look for air leaks, gas leaks,water leaks) (of course a property inspector has much more skill in doind that than me)All of that brings me joy in my life, but it doesn't bring a high income (because I don't have a specialized skill)So I would love to find a way to acquire a property and put my skills into my properties.Thank you for answering, John

Your best bet is either find a lender who specializes in that range such as auto/boat/motorcycle, etc. or you have to go to the usual advice of a local credit union or bank that will lend from their own books. 

Curious as to know if real estate investors are actively working with a financial/investment advisor - financial planner & if they are actively investing into stock, bonds, mutual funds, etc.

They specialize in real estate and would know how to write up the contract.

I am currently working with Dunlap and Magee who specialize in low income housing in the area, and who have the know how and network to oversee major rehab projects.

Hi my name is Jake Jensen, I am completely new to real estate understanding basic techniques some investors are using, and being lost and confused when trying to apply them to my special current situation that changes per person, and despite the constant back lash from friends family and that keep telling me not to buy in my ever changing fast growing utah housing market.