The properties I own free and clear are in the LLCs however it isn't merely picking and choosing how to title, sometimes you are limited.I could have gotten a portfolio loan but would have had to give up 1-1.5% on interest rate to do so and wouldn't have gotten a 30 year amortization.

A ton of different templates to choose from.

Hi! I'm in the market for out-of-state properties. I cannot househack due to family reasons and I like the school district that I live in. Alternatively, I can look into househacking in my neighborhood, but everything...

I would appreciate insights from experienced investors on potential exit plans or strategies you'd leverage if you found yourself in that situation.house hack with lowest down payment that makes sense.. refi and then go buy another house hack in two years do that 5 times over ten years and now you have 10 to 20 doors.. choose locations you would live in thereby mitigating risks of buying poor areas that are tough to manage 

Many investors from California are choosing to invest in the Midwest because of the low barrier to entry and yearly cash returns making more sense in these lower priced markets.

Borrow the money and invest however I choose…..  

You may have a grasp on this aspect, but there are items to consider that can play a big factor when choosing your land such as topography, existing zoning & platted lot status, minimum/maximum requirements such as parking, detention, size of building, setbacks.  

Get those appliances on a Labor Day sale or choose a flooring you want and wait for a price drop while you're working the bathroom.

Inventory is historically low so there's little to choose from.

As a 15 year, out-of-state investor my recommendation is to ALWAYS choose whatever city you have the most trustworthy contacts in.