The best solution I have found is creating a trust with an LLC as the beneficiary.  

An LLC was created for the individual property investment & they'll write out K-1's to each member after the sale and from there close the LLC. 

https://members.digonline.org/events/Details/dig-general-meeting-creating-a-multi-million-dollar-rental-portfolio-67422?

I have researched and studied until I am blue in the face, and then figured that an outside opinion might help make the difference; the overall intent is to create immediate cash flow . 

I funded my first investment with the cash that I had in the bank.I created and LLC right away online.I found my first lender from the close circle.

They create a formulaic marketing package.

Once I’ve created some income, then should I start looking for foreclosures, passive income and more sophisticated strategies?

I am currently researching most effective strategies when creating yellow letters to test my effectiveness so I'm not wasting money.

I love when I take the time -- sometimes even do a bit of research -- to create a thoughtful, accurate answer and nobody, not even the poster, votes for it.

He couldn't provide me the rent roll but saying the customers pay cash to the owner, which I think it's a bit suspicious even though he claimed the cap rate with the Excel spreadsheet saying it's over 11%.