To date, I have many rentals in my own name (with a liability umbrella policy) as many financial institutions are leery of lending to an LLC but now that I am doing more DSCR, I have created a couple of LLCs as the lender only wants to lend to an entity, not individual. 

There are numerous resources available, from books and online courses to local meetups and forums where you can connect with experienced investors.

Im a cohost of a property that has 7 individual listings.

(Google Florida condo special assessments)  And, you are correct, the HOA can impose numerous limitations that prevent it from being a good investment.

I've recently starting exploring the world of real estate investing and I'm eager to connect with like-minded individuals who can help me learn and grow in the field. 

We are going to be buying property and building a spec home shortly and need to understand the pros and cons of doing this deal through an LLC vs. as individuals, from a tax perspective.

I've seen postings on the front door of the property about investors trying to purchase it from the owner numerous times.

Be persistent, follow up with individuals, and express your continued interest and progress.

Also, if you're looking to use a DSCR loan to finance the property, most mortgage brokers don't need to be individually licensed in each state.At the end of the day, you need to feel comfortable with anyone on your team, as well as the area you want to invest.  

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