I'm sure they also told you their systems will protect against aggressive attorneys and creditors and make you invisible so nobody will ever dare file a claim against you...it's all a money grab.If you are a sole proprietor I am putting my money on the fact a single member LLC in the state in which you live/own real estate will suffice.

Purchase price: $140,000 in Nov. 2005 Sale price: $175,000 in July 20071872 square foot single family home with no garage.

Are you looking at single family properties or multi to start?

There are risks relying on a single OTA; too risky for my liking.   

Currently I am working on 2 single family homes, with the help of my realtor and mentor, Gloria N Gear. 

Hello Bigger pockets just dropped the blog link attached with current hedge funds buying single family homes .

Purchase price: $232,000 Cash invested: $200,000 Sale price: $575,000 I purchased this single-family property and undertook extensive renovations, including excavating a new foundation and reframing the entire two-story house.

., "I will buy at least one single-family home, duplex, triplex, or fourplex before the end of 2019") and then do it.

Even a single violation from animal control would be a deal breaker.  

I don't know a single person who regrets starting out with a quad and house hacking.