I realize I'll need to consult with my attorney and CPA for actually structuring these, but I'm interested to learn from anyone here who's scaled their real estate business from their individual portfolio or flipping business, to bringing in outside capital to grow. 

Hi Ella, welcome aboard,Your post about your real estate ambitions, encompassing the purchase, renovation, and sale of properties, as well as the ownership of Airbnb rentals, is indeed an exciting endeavor.

.• Networking & Local Groups:Engaging with local wholesalers and real estate investment associations can also lead to referrals for quality data sources.

Hello, my name is Desiah Barnett. I am based out of Westchester County, NY, looking to invest in multifamily properties. 

This consideration may be worth it in terms of approaching local banks or credit unions with an understanding of real estate investment because they are generally flexible in offering loans compared to national lenders.

It’s awesome to see your passion for real estate and your clear goals for building a portfolio.

Plus, since 2013, the average annual rent growth and appreciation have been 8% and 10% respectively.In further discussions with this couple, they expressed their desire for both strong rental income and the tax benefits of investment real estate—advantages that are only available with properties in our target market segment.Additionally, their desired retirement home features and the characteristics of a good rental property were completely misaligned.

There is no real reason to use illegals, there's just no real benefit to it and a lot of downside.

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

They equate the period leading up to the time its ready to rent as the risky part of the real estate process and pay a premium to bypass that part but this leaves them with unreasonable expectations because the real estate they purchase is inherently risky.