If you only plan on owning 2-4 properties, then there's really no harm in self-funding them unless you know a better, safer way to make more than the going interest rate on that money (most investment mortgages right now are about 7%, maybe effectively 5.5-6% after taxes depending on your brackets and tax structure).

You will want to structure the LLC operating agreement where the lowest credit scores own the least in the LLC.

It just needs to be rent ready as the appraiser will do a rent survey and that rent amount that the appraiser comes up will be used to structure the loan- more on that below. 

We've found it has superior reporting features, integration features, and is overall more efficient to work within than other REI-specific software.The downside is QBO is not set up for REI so you'll need to do that or work with an expert to ensure it is set up for your business appropriately.Something else to keep in mind is your entity structure and how your entities file tax returns.

The lead issue, coupled with an overall discomfort with the neighborhood and the home itself, has significantly impacted her mental and physical well-being.

But you need to structure it the right way from the beginning. 

Expanding my network is a priority, not only to find new opportunities but also to eventually be in a position to provide those opportunities to others.I know that scaling a business requires collaboration with others who can bring expertise in areas like financing strategies, legal structuring, and scaling operations.

This frees you to focus on higher-value tasks like growing your portfolio, owner communication, and big-picture strategy.2.Adopt a Portfolio Management Structure: Early on, I ran a departmental structure (separate teams for maintenance, leasing, collections, etc.), and it caused inefficiencies and communication breakdowns.

I am not your structural engineer so take what I say (and others most likely) with a grain of salt and best to get a contractor to come take a look at it.

You need physical office space to conduct closings and handle paperwork2.