From what I understand, I should be ok if I list the property as "xxx and yyy, trustees of the trust, as MY sole and separate property",  then the ownership still stays with me and my social security number, even though it resides within the trust.   

Understanding your local laws is apart of being a landlord.

I understand the basic process and benefits but was hoping to talk with someone about their experience and how it worked out for them.  

I figured this is the best place to start and while I wait for responses continue to research my area.Things I haven't done yet-learned the buying process-read and understand the contracts-find a good contractor-find a hard money lender-figured out what I don't knowThanks for taking the time to read my post, if you have any suggestions on reading material that would be awesome :).

@Gail Yezombek my understanding is that if you've held the home less than 12 months, it's ordinary income.

As of now looking to invest in SFR but also keeping an eye out for fourplexes (understand they are a rarity given the market).

The secret is to have a detailed understanding of the micro-markets...which means a partner with that knowledge, and a team to act, and the ability to understand when to take a loss and move on.

So many of those episodes formed the foundation of my REI understanding and gave my husband and I the confidence to pursue real estate.

I'm hoping someone here on BP  can help me understand what metrics I can look at to make sure I pick the best option for me. 

@Joshua Zamora I understand the frustration!