Which HELOC product did you end up choosing?

After I told him I couldn't do it, he went on to say he had a free and clear property that he wanted a HML on and I could choose the title company.

It's about, in my case, doing something I love, creating a community that I can also learn from, and leaving a legacy for my six kids and their kids. 50 years from now they're gonna see my videos on money and finance.I think it's all about a person's passion, and helping people leave their W2 is a lot more exciting to me right now than closing a deal.

Very helpful as choosing can be difficult in the class that I am in(as a first-time landlord). 

A lot of investors based in markets like California and New York are choosing to purchase their investments OOS in the Midwest because of the affordability and numbers making more sense.

Choose your battles.

I am currently watching lots of videos and attending webinars when I can.

As you and others stated it's easier to get started in residential but I'll tell you why I choose to focus on commercial.

You may choose to simply quit claim deed the property into the LLC even though the loan is in your name.

Choose to conduct due diligence in-house, hire a third-party company, or utilize the property management company.