Trust but verify.

It helps you make more confident decisions from day one.Also, having trusted connections for plumbing, HVAC, and other services can save you a ton of stress and money down the road.If you're into long-term rentals or multifamily, I’d be happy to help! 

I'm working with atty to prepare promissory note/deed of trust.  

If that’s not the case, consider using a land trust as an intermediary to safely transition the property into an LLC.  

To win these deals, you must have vetted, trusted cash buyers ready to close — ideally with multiple funding sources lined up.

A partner means that you can trust him/her during the process; that you both have something at stake; that your goals are alignment with each other; I never felt that way.

When it comes to REIT Stocks or Wholesaling, it may depend on how active you may want to be trying to make deals for a wholesale versus obtaining and growing funds through REITs.One thing I may recommend as you start your real estate journey, if you haven't done so already, is to learn about Trusts and LLCs.

Warranties may feel like a nice security blanket for the first time owner occupier, but they will cause you headache and cash as an investor. it's better to just hold adequate reserves and have trusted trades-people on hand to deal with rental maintenance.

In my experience, those two strategies offer the most realistic path to increasing cash flow without scaling into chaos.Personally, I wouldn’t recommend by-the-room unless you’re set up with systems or a property manager you trust.

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