I would appreciate references to experienced professionals (architects, arborists, GC, surveyors etc.) who can help me negotiate and get permits for a short plat in Bellevue, WA. 

They might know programs that can help fill the gaps!

Many of them are encumbered by a low ltv loan to a friend who helped me get started.

Taking back our communities and helping locals invest in Main Street over Wall Street!

Have you looked into Free leads, like Foreclosure sales, Bankruptcy Filings, Divorce Filings, these are all places you can find leads for free by doing a little work yourself.If you want to fix and flip or buy and hold any properties, we can fund up to 90% of the purchase price, and our rental rates start at 5.3%.Hope this helps.

Real estate can definitely help you build wealth and gain financial freedom.

As @Chris Seveney mentions LLC can be pierced by the courts and you can be help personally reposnsible for LLCs debts.

Thanks everyone for the great replies, very helpful.

Kishl,If you want to talk to a seasoned expert in Dallas and DFW reach out to @Lucia RushtonLucia is a member here on the BP forum and has helped tons of my bank customers find a great investment property. 

Where can I find a coach that will help me figure out what I should be focusing on in my real estate investing journey?