Identify a property and instruct the admin/custodian to make the investment on behalf of your account.The funds stay in the account until they are moved by the admin/custodian to make the investment.

Not so much fun to me.I like Dave Ramsey's show alot and also think --like Steve Vaughn--that Ramsey had a financially traumatic experience with too much debt that is instructive for him and some listeners (especially those with debt problems).

Answering questions, providing direction....so I don't have to reinvent the wheel...giving support during successes and challenges (like when I insist on reinventing the wheel and it falls off the wagon).I believe a key aspect is that as entrepreneurs there is a part of us that wants & needs to fly solo...but then there are moments to meet up (like here on BP) and fly in formation.In relation to my RE Investing business I have found 1st & 2nd tier mentors through my REIA meet ups, trainings I have attended, and colleagues.

Buy some termidor on amazon, mix it per instructions and treat the slab around the house.  

I started this thread and sought out an REI forum with the hope of gaining the objective advice and feedback from seasoned investors and entrepreneurs with much more experience than myself. 

I have seen the instructional video on how to analyze potential new rental deals, but am wondering how to analyze a property after living in it. 

They're just not organized or articulated as clearly as an instructional course.  

I urge you to investigate online videos and check out the instructions for installing these windows on homedepot.comIf you've gone through two quote processes, I know this is all hard to believe.

Linda Weygant I don't think the OP is intending to put his "partner" under the entity, I do believe it's a bad idea, I would rather issue 1099 on him since his nature of work doesn't really fall under employee, no tools, no time, no instructions, etc.

Again, stay away from guru suggestions or instructions.