Both of us have corporate jobs with decent salaries, so we are saving about half of our income every month after all fixed and variable expenses and we have no plans to move in the foreseeable future.

It's all about putting in the reps on any strategy you're into and SLOWLY getting better, which translates into more income, more deals, and more confidence in what you're doing.

He is definitely "the real deal" in terms of he is a very successful entrepreneur with a big net worth and several streams of income (one of them being these future flipper course sales).Here's my 2 cents. 

I looked further out of CA but the lower property taxes, no income tax, and landlord-friendly benefits of Nevada sealed the deal.

Our long term goal is to establish our business over the next couple years (generating income history, credit, credibility, etc.) before I retire from military service and transition to full time real estate investing. 

Many states do have exemptions if the beneficial owner has not changed - like in your case.Federal - there are no income tax issues here. 

I am leaning towards and would like to retire early and eventually rely on passive streams/investments and ditch my 9-5 within a few years.

I even created my first LLC to start the fix and flip business, funding it with enough skin in the game, elsewhere hoping to use OPM rather than my own capital to fund these projects as it has been difficult finding a lender who is comfortable with loaning to me solely without an LLC.My goal has always been to match my W2 income and eventually double it and more so I can work as a hobby rather than relying on it to live.

My income is great, and my credit reports are spotless.

You'll be able to work up numbers with more confidence because you'll know the condition of the property you're starting with and what your goal is in terms of condition, value, and income/rent.