Lastly if you are not self managing interview 2-4 property managers and definitely ask for references and call them.  

@Steve RozenbergThere’s a great feeling of self reliance knowing your building a hedge of protection for your family for the future in erratic markets and uncertain times

Unless you are supremely confident in understanding the requirements of the foreclosure process, hire a lawyer.

A long time ago i invested in residential real estate and had a bad experience with a couple tenants.I see the that the world for sharing knowledge amongst owners and investors has changed considerably.I am working in the Self Storage field as a Bird Dog for now. 

What is the best option to learn my market and set my self up for future success as an investor.

Those of you who are full-time investors, or self-employed real estate professionals, what do you do for healthcare once you leave full-time work? 

Initially when I began educating myself, I wanted to begin with a duplex (easier to begin with for self property managing) but now I want to make the first deal a great one so I can get out of the rat race as fast as I can. 

Kind of like a pm fee, even if you self manage, one day you might not want to.

@Tae C. one of the lawsuits is arguing that the trust model they use is illegal because of self-dealing and receiving undisclosed fees.  

In addition I self manage two rental properties of my own.