I would recommend working with some more local banks/ credit unions.

For newbies, I recommend starting with a turnkey cash flow rental.

Quote from @Bob Avery: I don't recommend leaving a space blank because someone could later attempt to add something in.

We do not require you to use our affiliate title companies but we do recommend certain title companies for faster closings. 

Highly recommend you DM @Samuel Eddinger and buy him lunch to pick his brain!

@Scott Isbister @Tony CanevaroLike Scott I do recommend the collaborate real estate meetups as well.

I would recommend buying a standard SFH with opportunities for an ADU, or a split floor plan where you could rent out the rooms!

The state will get its pound of flesh and my liabilities were better managed by executing perfect permitted work and excellent insurance.I'd sincerely recommend having a savvy CPA, Lawyer & Insurance broker.

Tim, thank you for the book recommendation.

I've also held of holding properties in individual LLCs that are owned by one S corporation, which allows for a 60 / 40 split between ordinary income (regular tax) and dividends (capital gains tax rate).With the goal of minimizing taxation and liability protection, what would be the recommendation from more experienced people here?