These programs offer options for less money down and in some cases DPA - Down payment assistance.As a banker for over 18+ years I am very skeptical when I hear a new name in the business only because its become tougher to lend with all of the new laws and credit/insurance requirements and regulations.  

Anything you do remote will come at a cost of operational inefficiencies and a higher cost of doing business.

Quote from @Joel Oh: Your business must make money day 1.It is so much more difficult to fix the model that is not making money than starting a new business that makes money day 1. 

Before becoming a designer, I was a systems engineer and business analyst (MIS degree), so my process is deeply rooted in formulas to keep the right elements at the forefront.

Most fields in the real estate world will unless you are an employee to a business.

An annual business tax as a hotel of $50 and collection and remittance of transient occupancy tax of 12% from renters is required of all short-term vacation rental operators.

Only reason I've been doing it is to get 0% business credit card limit increases.  

Yes, this is "tough love", but you won't survive in this business if you let it affect you:)

Somewhat unrelated, but I do not allow BiggerPockets to do business with partners who require their clients to sign agreements or otherwise agree to terms that prevent them from leaving what they feel to be honest reviews on BiggerPockets.

If it's a QM you won't be able to close in a business entity like a LLC, although in some cases you can transfer into an LLC after closing.