a) You can (and should) look up your County Property Tax online and do the math.b) I wanted to add that for an old house like this, you may need to have a higher CapEx fund, maybe 20%(?)

If you're just trying to buy investment property doors as fast as possible without a liquid cash position you might want to try to focus on value-add to create some cash flow or BRRR opportunity for your next deal. 

He presented me with the opportunity to possibly lend money to a home builder as they develop a community.

@Robert Medina Online presence is something I'd look into before setting up those appointments to interview, to save time and effort knowing that you are talking to someone who at least has a level of expertise.I tend to look at these things to start: What impression do they give you online (professional or not/resourceful or not)? 

As Jeff S. suggests, it's not too expensive to do the paperwork online.

I'd like to use an online legal source to set up a living trust containing one asset only: a single family home.

4. complete your BP profile - Include website links, social media handles, or other online profiles so that people can find you.

Congratulations on entering the arena.Have you allowed any other investors the opportunity to vet the property/deal you're purchasing from your agent to make sure you're getting a good deal?

As AirBNB and VRBO introduce policies that have the effect of limiting the STR owners profitability, the long eatables operating properties are going more and more to off app rentals most of which is based on word of mouth which requires years in the business.Better off finding a business opportunity where entry level has more chance for success

Currently, I'm paying $189 per month, and I'm looking for opportunities to save.