Life is survival in some ELEMENTARY schools.In Wallingford, the kid's eat expensive organic snacks and wear name brand clothes.

The rental model is already established and I've seen it done all around. 

I was having a rough time making enough money to survive and ended up leaving real estate.  

If a bankruptcy were to occur, not only will the legal structure  of the investment survive, but they have also specified a new administrator in advance.

During the financial crisis & real estate meltdown, many solvent companies/people went bankrupt because they didn't have enough liquidity, and therefore defaulted on their obligations, and some/many (technically) insolvent companies which had a decent amount of liquidity survived the crisis.  

It's already pretty hectic, and as we expand in size and territory covered, I wonder if this model is sustainable.  

I'm in research mode and interested in learning more and sharing ideas and recommendations. 

It lays out the case for value add plays that apply's to all food groups IMHO.Its a Whole New Business by Gene Trowbridge is essential.The Dummies book is actually good with Peter Conti and Peter HarrisCommercial Real Estate Investing with Dolf De Roos was pretty goodWhat Every Real Estate Investor Needs to Know by Frank GallinelliAvoid Lindhal beyond his books which are great i.e. his guru model is full on.Deal Makers Guide by Ray Alcorn is EPIC but pricey.  

Unless you can survive on little to no income for two years you should reconsider you choice or it will be made for you.

You can DELAY taxes, not reduce taxesI love installment sales I compare them with a lump sum annuitySellers can get a payment monthly, and have that payment survive their death and miss probate with living trust planning.