Lets hear from the self employed

[Rich Hupper]

On this forum ive noticed a good chunk of people have w2 income who are investing for the first time or becoming seasoned investors almost ready to give up their w2 job.

It seems like it is easier to get started in the rei world if you have w2 income. 

Can any of the 100% self employed people share their experiences? What lenders gave you loans?. What challanges did you face applying for loans? were you a single member llc or sole proprietor or some other entity? What other creative strategies got you into your first house or investment property?