Maybe employees that get stock options as part of their compensation, but I'd caution against that.As you gain success in life, you will find a long line of people ready to take your money, your success, or your fame without giving back or contributing. 

There is often the zoning itself that needs to be changed and also site plan approval.The multifamily project close by might have already performed due diligence in the area and have the reports they need to make a decision.

I used a local California property management company to perform the lease signing and background checks on a tenant we found ourselves for my newly vacant SFH. 

You wrote about a typical scenario where you go in and perform interior rehab...carpets, appliances, hardware packages and provide receipts to a cost segregation firm.  

Be sure your numbers are calculated well, and base the anticipated value off of performance CAP rate, and you should be fine.

I wouldn't become an agent first, that would just fill your head with ways to complicate and slow down the money making process of being a successful investor.

A successful tactic for us was to begin with a target renter profile first and then look for a property that fits that profile.  

However, oftentimes this is difficult to do in our market, so the option fee that they pay usually helps it so that we are able to get the majority of our money out of the property.The rest of the money we have left in the property we create 2nd position performing notes that perform at 11-12% APR that we sell to passive investors. 

Wondering if anyone has a good recommendation for a lawyer that can perform a quiet title action and what the average cost is in Memphis, TN? 

A cabin 20 mins from Killington with summer appeal (not far from White River Junction) seems like the perfect entry point for me and quick recovery of upfront costs after a few successful winters and break-even summers.