I own property and do interior design for rental and investment properties so I stay up to date from my clients and local events I attend through RE associations and meetups which I recommend.

BiggerPockets also has a calculator to analyze deals, and I highly recommend you start this as soon as possible, even if you are not ready to buy.

I appreciate your proactive approach to connecting with fellow investors.To answer your questions:• Introducing Yourself: I recommend crafting a brief yet detailed introduction that highlights your unique experience and the markets you serve.

Will the title company put this property under our LLC name, and won’t be required to legally inform HUD/tax authorities. - will it influence property taxes once we move to conventional loan in 3 yrs? 

@Jared Goldwasseri would strongly recommend you go to Cincinnati in person. 

If you buy an investment property with your IRA, most require a non-recourse loan.

I recommend logging your hours with an app called REPSLog and exporting it at the end of the year.Personally I found it easier than using a spreadsheet.

A great CPA who specializes in STRs can confirm this and help you stay compliant.About That CPA…Honestly, I’d recommend finding a new one.

The law does NOT apply to landlords:With less then 5 rental unitsThat live in one unit of a duplex and rent out the other unitThat rent out rooms in the home they occupySo, landlords can no longer state in their rental ads, "Section 8 not accepted".The reverse is also true, "Section 8 only", cannot be used.We've always recommended screening S8 tenants the same way as cash-paying tenants.Landlords waiving application fees and/or security deposits only for S8 prospects may also be violating Fair Housing.

Can anyone recommend investor-friendly lenders and property managers in this area?