I have never had to wait two months to participate in any real estate or webinar, or any other class for that matter, except registering for my undergraduate degree, and felt right away that something was amiss!

@Chad Urbshott Correct, Olympia Trust is one of three places mentioned to set up a trust.

I will mention that a hot tub could really increase the frequency of bookings. 

On the tax side, you mentioned wanting to roll profits into new deals.

Besides the places you mentioned Facebook, Zillow, VRBO, and Craigslist are other places that can be successful for MTR leads.

Mentioned it, as a new syndication investor may not be aware it could be viewed different ways. 

You buy it and now go to look at your beachfront and see a dumpsite of shingles or tires, that will cost you more than the lot is worth to clear out and maybe have the EPA just waiting for someone like you to jump on with fines for the cleanup. 

I am patient and can wait for the right deal to come along. 

That cost is for 17-18 piers - this was consistent between the 4 contractors we got bids form and we are waiting on a response from the engineer about how many he feels are necessary.  

As others have mentioned, starting with a turnkey property could be a great way to learn the ropes of real estate investing before branching out into other strategies.Best of luck!