I may use a GC for the job, or I might coordinate the skilled trades myself - it just depends on the complexity of the individual project.

TIP:  Do NOT call your trust a "Land Trust", that's a sophisticated instrument for more complex situations, and the words "Land Trust" will sometimes set off bells, whistles, and alarms that will send your escrow agent's legal department into a frenzy, 'nuf said.As always, seek the opinion of professionals that specialize in the RE investment world (atty.

I also work for a major apartment complex and a few classes away from my bachelors in Real Estate Studies. 

James Maher we're in multiple complexes with pools and what your saying doesn't surprise me.

Years ago I had a town home as a rental unit and the HOA tried to disallow rental units in the complex. 

I figure that no family needs 3 freaking Real Estate agents, so REI seemed like a natural fit since I have always been a jack-of-all-trades kind of guy and am very comfortable with the math and complexity associated with this industry.  

From there I intend to find full time work as a property manager with an apartment complex.  

Looking at working a deal to convert a commercial manufacturing building in to a 25 unit Luxury Apartment complex.

I am going a complete 180 from what I own and diving straight into larger Apartment complex deals through syndication.  

He would be diminished in comparison to his capital contribution.There are some other more complex structures but one of those three would work if there is only two of you.