really depends on the asset class and price.. each is differenta broker bringing us bank OREO in the low value asset areas just gives us an addresswhen I am doing 500 to 2 mil spec homes that broker does much much more.

Depending on the financing (if any) and sales price your lender may have issue with this.

If you are building new, you will need to typically jump through a few hoops depending on the unit count.  

Same with your homestead, although there are limits and depends on your state. 

. - it depends on a combo of how much you’re willing to spend monthly, how much residential sales you intend to do, and what the broker would expect. 

It depends if you are flipping or buying and holding. 

A trust will not protect you from lawsuits, it depends on what you are trying to do as to what will be the best strategy

Depending on the crowd and my gut feelings I've been the first bidder, the last bidder, and every strategy in between. 

I also know that the markets in Newport fluctuate a ton depending on the seasons because of how "touristy" Newport is!

Also, depending on whether you're only investing your own funds or raising money from others, you entity structure may differ (JV versus syndication vs TIC vs something else).