Might be easier to receive proper advice based on your experience level with different aspects of real estate.

One real concern I have is that it's beta and they appear to intend to charge a fee for it once released; I'm hesitant to integrate a service when I don't know what it will cost me down the road.

Setting up the trust is one of the easier parts of the process which usually involves around a 90 day Close of Escrow (COE).

I expect some are easier as the people just want to have the deal done.Well done on the deal with the 11 heirs.John Corey

I would suggest an excel spreadsheet to make evaluating properties easier. 1) what condition is the SFR currently in?

I want to minimize my maintenance calls for the next 5 years and to make it easier to rent during that same time.

Easier to let them do it per the plan than confuse them with changes."

Easier to move quickly on hot deals as the lenders love him.

Renting can be part of a successful strategy.Being a VC is easier to do if you have a finance background or have successfully sold off a company.

My parameters are based on getting a 12-15% return per year and it appears that prices aren't low enough for me to get there.