It is functionally not possible to have a full time W2 job and be able to put in the qualifying hours to be a real estate professional.

The function of location can never be underestimated. 

Trusts do have benefits, but the costs for you at this juncture may outweigh those benefits.Often times, what people truly want is to just be protected in the event the unforseen happens with the property, and thus, a solid, robust insurance policy is often the most cost effective route at this point.

@James Luctamar Yeah, no offense, but the same questions get posted over & over again, and the BiggerPockets search function is basically useless.

Once you have a shortlist, sign up for an account with each one and test them extensively to see how they function.

Once you have a shortlist, sign up for an account with each one and test them extensively to see how they function.

This allows you to grant access to specific functionalities (e.g., adjusting thermostats, locking/unlocking doors) without giving full control of your smart home system.

Find architects or designers, engineers of all types, general contractor, etc. to design the project, and know how to keep the design where it's functional, cost effective, but has appeal.

.), on paper my properties are functioning at a loss (great for taxes, terrible for DTI). 

They can function as both a kind of savings account from the pay down with a reasonable exit to a retail buyer, and with small multiracial very well set up for condo conversion.