This community is full of helpful resources and knowledgable professionals eager to assist during your journey.Have you chosen a brokerage yet? 

.• No entity to close in: Though an LLC/entity is not a must-have, it's a nice-to-have prior to seeking financing.

I brought my nephew with me for about 12 of my trips last year and I am much more limited this year, but I have been pretty much running the shadow management(managing the PMs as my co-assistant with another gal) on about 3 of our STRs and 2 of our LTRs so he has his hands full.

You can do FHA with 3.5% down- less in some states with down payment assistance, but you're better off doing a conventional at 5% down if you can swing it. 

Start with a Clear GoalDecide what you want from real estate: Are you seeking passive income, appreciation, or a mix?

If they close and sign up with us then we do a site walk etc and begin onboarding.I am also a broker who assists in finding the property, doing walkthroughs etc and I get paid a commission at closing from seller.Long story short I would expect them to give you an analysis of properties you are interested in for free based on the hopes of future business, if you want them to go above and beyond and attend showings etc then ask them if they are interested and offer them compensation for their time :)

By uniting our voices, we can strengthen our case and seek justice for the challenges we have faced.If you are interested in discussing this matter further or if you are aware of any attorneys who may be willing to take on this case, please do not hesitate to reach out.

If you don't have a virtual assistant yet, I'd recommend getting one to help with things like tenant communications and coordinating contractors.

However, I'm feeling a bit overwhelmed by the sheer number of markets and the endless research involved.I’m reaching out to seek your guidance on how to take that first crucial step in my real estate journey.

Brandon, I see you're in OK, I'm in MO, you might connect with me and I'll be happy to assist or answer questions.