@Elizabeth RothInvesting in real estate in Ohio and Upstate NY can be a promising venture, especially if you're looking for more affordable markets compared to San Diego.

I do not know anything about Anderson Business Advisors, and have no comment or feedback on them whatsoever.I have set up multiple LLCs for various business ventures through top notch attorneys - never paid more than $900 for any of them, and that includes all state taxes and filing fees.  

While I understand this venture requires active involvement, I'm excited to take on this new challenge.I'm particularly interested in advice on securing a mortgage and developing a solid investment plan.

I truly appreciate your encouragement and support for this new venture.

My thoughts echo @Jaron Walling: Both of the RE ventures you mention are not the 'passive' type like a LTR would be...

For those that have ventured into either avenue of investing, what insights can you share?

Then chasing materials and actually doing the work is a time consuming venture. 

My brother and I are pretty smart guys but this is a venture we would be new to.  

What do joint ventures investors look for in a partner?

I'm a senior in college at Pepperdine University in Malibu, CA, planning to venture into real estate after graduating.