I know to each their own but I've always been fascinated on the insight of successful individuals when they reflect on where they came from.

@Terrence Williams  As you mentioned, most of the specifics will come out during each individual deal, but I think you're generally asking the right questions for this kind of preliminary meeting. 

The renter put the 1099 under the name he makes the check out to (our serving agent who is an individual).

Can you recommend me some brokerages in the area, preferably close to Richardson-UTD area.

Things that successful investors also do.Construction and project management also present opportunities and experiences that would prove beneficial as a full-time investor.It really depends on the individual.

I have recently begun working with an individual to help me with paperwork and other tasks.My top three tasks as of now are (after training): 1.

This would be a private money loan where an individual is lending me money for 30 years, much like a bank.

I would prefer to avoid banks completely but this was just an idea.   

My property manager told me he's seen people do this, only to have the corporate veil easily pierced in a lawsuit because the mortgage is still under the individual's personal name.  

Just my preference and it's worked really well so far with 0 turnover from a rental increase.