Trust me they are needed.

If a new tool made it dramatically easier—start to finish—would you trust it?

Market Selection:"Boots on the Ground" is King:I always advise new investors to start in an area they are intimately familiar with, or where they have reliable "boots on the ground" (a trusted team member, friend, or family member who can physically be there).

Can a SDIRAs or Solo 401k Trust account legally allow a direct funding for investment in a personal promissory note with relatives?

But trust me, you just need to jump in. 

OR should I focus on investing passively through things like the Fundrise Flagship Fund, Equity Trust, etc. while I work on obtaining a higher income I can depend on when I do buy.

Within North Bethesda, major employers include Lockheed Martin Corporation Global Headquarters (~3,000-4,000 jobs), The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (~3,000 jobs), Rock Spring Office Park (~1,500 - 2,500 jobs), Choice Hotels International Headquarters (~400-500 jobs) Federal Realty Investment Trust (~200-300 jobs).

I usually do recommend learning more about Trusts and LLCs, but they can be a great tool to use, even with one property if you are concerned with anonymity and/or asset protection as you grow your portfolio.Note: This information is for educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute legal, tax, financial, or investment advice.

You may want to consult with a trusted expert.Good luck

Work towards a relationship of mutual trust so you can keep building on success.In the end, you will save $ and have a much more successful investing journey if you treat your (good) team well and make sure they're benefiting from the partnership also.