I’d advise you speak to a CPA as well, different trusts bring along potentially different income tax filing results.The maxmimum income tax rates on trusts are also reached far earlier than they would be on a personal income tax return.Generally trusts and LLCs serve different purposes as well (i.e.

Personally I don't have the least bit of interest in services like that.

I paid cash using a HELOC on my personal residence.

If you haven't set it up to book off the site then don't do it for one person unless you think you are going to start marketing to get deals like that.

I'll add my personal process.

I've stopped at houses and started conversations with neighbors of houses that are in disrepair and have bought more than a couple by doing so. 

There are so many listing agent personalities that each situation will be slightly different and you'll need to practice too get better.

In person would be preferred but a remote skillbridge is also an option.

Love hearing about the personal goals as well!

Personally I love that area and would love to have a place there.