Then run a new and separate offering on the next project, rinse and repeat until you've built some track record...

I can give you a few sites as well and Wayne is def on the right track!

Surrounding yourself with strong people with proven track records in the areas you are interested in investing is key.

Ideally, somebody who has a track record of getting investors good off-market deals.  

I am looking for referrals for an agent that can help get me on track in finding some deals.  

I think you're definitely on the right track.

Not super in depth but I do have a good track record of being honest and hardworking.

Stay away from low priced stuff, 2/1's or 1/1's, blighted areas, rail road tracks, war zones, etc., and apply all other real estate lessons to buying notes as you do to buying the properties.

Tom Chen as per my CPA and asset protection attorney, as long as I can track income and expenses for each property (think Quickbooks or the like), there's no issue with using one set of accounts, especially with a Serial LLC.

I have always been curious how much I spend per month/year and on what, but never got around to start tracking.