I am ashamed that we have folks like that wearing the badge or holding the office. 

Nomad also held the renter's deposit hostage even after I cleared the transfer with no damages to be charged.I had to remind Nomad there is a difference between “can” and should” , while you “can” hold a deposit longer it “should” only be done when there is a question about damages.My bank liked the guarantee, the disorganization inside Nomad and the horrible vendor management would cause me not to use them again.

I get asked all the time, what can I do with $10k and my answer is "save more"  At least in my world of buy and hold $10k is not going to do much.  

You want to be able to demonstrate that your intent in purchasing, subdividing, and improving was to hold for investment use. 

Also, if you form an LLC to hold the property, you will need a designated agent(attorney) in that state. 

Are you able to hold yourself accountable for the most part? 

We are looking to do long-term rentals for a buy-and-hold strategy, starting to build up our portfolio and gain momentum. 

@Rene Hosman Generally, Reasons for Land Swaps are to: - Resolving zoning conflicts - Acquiring strategically important properties - Consolidating land holdings - Avoiding costly legal battles - Achieving public policy goalsWhen I was a Planning Commissioner projects would discuss land swaps for larger development projects to make sure the community impact was greater (typically gaining conservation land for us) than just allowing a rezone to be approved without public benefit.

Investment Info:Single-family residence buy & hold investment.

A great way to start is by learning how to analyze deals and exploring strategies like buy-and-hold or house hacking.