Personally, I analyze the residential units as guaranteed income and don't look at the commercial space at all.

If the trust is what is called a "disregarded entity" (meaning it does not have it's own TIN and does not file a tax return) then the activity of that property is reported on your personal tax return. 

The Dominican Republic can be a great place to invest but, personally, Punta Cana would be the last place I'd invest in.Two years ago, during a meeting I had at the Ministry of Tourism in Santo Domingo, one of the head honchos there clearly told me "If I were you, I wouldn't invest in Punta Cana".

Im not the greatest when it come to public speaking and things like that but I want to meet more people involved in business and real estate so I can network and keep bettering my self. 

Rentredi is also a popular one (paid service) but I can't give my personal experience on that.

The property has been reported on the deceased's personal tax return. 

I'd always recommend flying out to where you plan to invest to get a feel for the market and to meet your team in person.

I would find real estate investing meetups in your area right away so you can network, in person, with other people to hear about how they handled their first landlording experience.

Maybe take a KPI online test, it will show the personality traits that are success indicators.

Some states require landlords to accept Section 8, while others do not.There's also a process with the landlord passing an inspection, signing the contract, etc.I recommend you contact your housing office and ask them what the process involves and how long it will take.