Trusts and LLCs are definitely areas I need to learn more about, especially since I want to make sure I’m building a strong foundation for asset protection as my portfolio grows.

And unless you trust him 100%, you’ll still want to work out how to handle payments for materials and subs that will be required in advance of draws (my partner had a situation once where his JV contractor had subs pad their invoices and then took a kick-back).  

If you’re more focused on your primary home and want a great intro rate, Wisconsin Bank & Trust has a HELOC with a 2.99% APR for the first six months, lending limits up to $1.25 million, and an 80% LTV cap.

I now don't know if I can trust this website although previously, I found some great renters.  

They explained to me that I would want to do a Wyoming, Nevada or Delaware Trust over a holding company over each LLC.

For estate planning  purpose, it is smart to have a trust. 

Get actual IRL relationships in place first so that you can reach out to a trusted source that already trusts you when a deal comes along.

Trust but verify...Ronald Regan.Larry Myer 

Some also host small “deal lunch & learn” sessions where they share past deal case studies to build trust.

I’m aware that indirect benefit to a disqualified person (like myself or my trust) could raise concerns.