@Dany JarjouraI do 2 minute “back of the napkin” math on potential properties.

Absent a clause in a trust that provides for a beneficiary to designate powers of sale (or will, if that’s the controlling document) then you are just an interested buyer party.  

Fly out there, drive the streets, meet with potential team members, talk with local investors, etc. - Not to mention you'll avoid the headaches of California Tenant friendly laws!

Think all the expenses and potential income of the property.

You could sell the portfolio in it's entirety to a buyer. 

I have a W2 job in a high tax bracket, but we are planning on owning Airbnb’s that my wife actively manages along with her working as a real estate agent...Our goal was to have her materially involved so that we could write off potential losses against my W2 income.

And potentially you can open another LLC that is the Airbnb Business that rents from you as the owner to try and write off a little more and try and get a double tax break but it's twice the work.

You might also meet someone that could be a potential business partner.

Here, you'll be able to sift through potential callers on your own and maybe even try them out for a short time before making a commitment.

I'm looking to purchase 1.9 acres in the greater Phoenix area.  Seller-financing is the only option for me as my income is through my LLC which isn't older than two years.  The seller is asking for $40,000 down which ...