Howdy from Allentown-Purchasing property out of a trust isn't inherently more difficult than a standard transaction, but there are additional steps:Verify Status- Ensure the trust is valid and the trustee has the authority to sell.

Not sure if I'm eligible for real estate professional status with that. 

Hi guys I wanted to post an update regarding my RAL (assisted care home) journey and updates on to the current status.

Join investors groups on facebook.

As for your question, you may be able to find some investor networks on facebook and linkedin to connect with prior to the move.

As for the furnishing, my father and I have been dominating Facebook Marketplace.

Google and Facebook followed suit announcing all employees will or can work remotely until the end of 2020.This has prompted other companies to set up permanent systems for security and longer term W@H scenarios.Although I don't think we are there yet, the real implications for real estate appear to be regarding Commercial Real Estate with regards to office leasing and office real estate space. 

So the other thing I recommend doing to test is posting your page in directories, Facebook groups, etc to get some feedback.

Is anyone having luck using Facebook ads, in general, to find motivated sellers?

Reading this thread again - @Steve Bauer@Cameron McNultyThe following meetups are good options and have strong facebook followings as well:Millenial Investors GroupTwin Cities REIAMNREIABP Monthly Meetup