I've been to one real estate conference, which triggered alot of interest.

I have purchased several properties from the MLS, wholesalers, and auction sites, but have yet to pull the trigger on one from a Sheriff's Sale. 

The hardest thing right now is that I do not have a team, or group of people I trust in any of the areas that I want to invest in, which is why I have been so hesitant to pull the trigger on a deal.

I have come into some decent money and I'm feeling like I'm going to pull the trigger in the next month or 2 when I find the right deal.

Lean what trigger are (one of my favorite's is Joe Sugarman's book by same name).Don't let your letter house dictate the lists.

While there are great tax benefits from contributing more, your investment options are likely pretty limited and are going to be locked in there unless you switch employers.Next, I opened up a Vanguard Traditional IRA account.  

Of course change the locks, set up an alarm, and walk the place creating and prioritizing a punch list.

#1 will violate the due on sale clause and trigger an acceleration of the outstanding balance. #2 creates a second layer of ownership (via the trust) that is unnecessary if you are still using the LLC.

If the deal is good, lock it up, and you will find someone to fund the deal.I am interested in talking with you. 

I've got a 5-unit building, and I recently installed a washer and dryer in a storage room that can be locked.