Hi All,
I own investment properties in Virginia Beach and Hampton Virginia.  Two years ago I started a maid company in Hampton Road Virginia.  While I have grown my client base to a respectable number, I've struggled...

Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?

I am starting real estate school soon to get my license but here in Florida I was told I can buy as an investor without. 

That is why it is hard to get regular real estate loans on assets valued so low, the cost of the refinance makes it so you are paying higher than they can legally charge you percentage wise.

Quote from @Havital Miltz: Normally you would set the LLC in the state where the property is.You have no tax benefits for setting up an LLC, it is more a protection from lawsuits and going after your personal assets, however not a guarantee....As a husband and wife you do not need to set up a partnership - IRS has special considerations for married couples for self employment, you could also apply that for a rental...Hope that helpsA joint venture is available to any 2 people co-owning real estate for investment purpose as tenant in common  under Proc. 2002-22 (unrelated to marriage) but it can't be owned in an LLC together. 

It also gave me the chance to experiment with short-term rentals before transitioning to a long-term hold, reinforcing my strategy for growing a real estate portfolio.

I know nothing about real estate investment or property tax law.

It’s a low-risk entry into real estate with built-in cash flow potential.

Yes the rate is great but if real estate does not appreciate or goes down in the next three years would that change your mind?

Also make sure to check out @Nathan Brooks' group Bridge Real Estate Investing Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/bridgerealestatemeetup/