Ultimately, someone will only mentor you if you are able to add value to their business.

That, plus numbers just not making sense unless you put an insane amount of money as a down payment / buy in all cash, and other anti-landlord legislation made me look to a state like Ohio starting in 2021 and ultimately moving to Columbus to focus on building a portfolio and I've been very happy with my ROI both in cashflow and appreciation over the past few years. 

I used their ultimate plan, which has rent and eviction protection.

But ultimately you can give a tenant notice if there is excessive screaming and yelling that if they are not able to maintain a quite environment you are going to have to ask them to leave due to violating their lease terms (presuming you have something in your lease like that).  

., off-street parking, on-site laundry, garage, etc).The ultimate plan is to BRRRR, and I'm able to secure verbal agreement from a couple of relatives and friends for financing.

I recently devoured the book "How to Invest in Real Estate: The Ultimate Beginner's Guide" recently...which led me to discovering this community...which is leading me to thinking about my next chapter in life.

This structure is not cheap to setup initially, and the annual admin costs are substantial, however gives peace of mind that it offers the ultimate liability protection and most efficient tax structure. 

Ultimately he will sell his current primary residence and then move into this new home. 

Owner is ultimately responsible, and I recommend the owner pay so it's not missed.

My ultimate goal is to develop land once I have enough passive income and financial freedom.