Basically, I would need someone more technically skilled than I am.

Trusts are basically transparent for IRS purposes, so everything will flow through to you (trustee and/or beneficiaries).Once you have the trust template, it's just cut and paste--your only costs are recording fees.  

Real estate is basically an income producing and or capital gain producing investment.  

I'm looking on the basic sights (Zillow, Redfin, Trulio...) which I understand will not give me the best choices but it does allow me to at least learn what is here.

However, if the deed of trust contains basically similar language to most AZ deeds of trust then a property transfer to an LLC, even if the LLC is a single member pass thru entity, will violate covenants.The real question is will the lender (1) find out and (2) care enough to demand compliance.Some of the answer will depend on whether you pay insurance direct or you are making monthly pro rate payments for insurance into an escrow account with the lender (servicer).  

Future appreciation might happen, but it could take years just to break even—especially since the HOA’s decisions can directly impact your property’s desirability and financing options.You basically have two paths:If you hold, go in with eyes wide open that you’re taking on a speculative bet for long-term appreciation while absorbing a growing monthly loss.

This included replacing a small section of damaged flooring, removing trash and debris from the property, and enhancing curb appeal through basic landscaping and cleanup.

This included replacing a small section of damaged flooring, removing trash and debris from the property, and enhancing curb appeal through basic landscaping and cleanup.

At the core they are all basically the same.. cast a wide marekting net.. buy low sell high  either for cash for carry paper. the hard part would be trying to wholesale or assingn land deals those are going to be much harder to do.. my guys success comes with quick all cash closes he literally puts them back on MLS day we close and we sell for cash.

Before real estate I have spent a decade investing in stocks and learning as much as I could and also got suckered into the world of financial advisors who basically sell diversification that comes at the cost of mediocre performance and fees skimming off the top.