I am choosing to NOT use a RE agent as the last 3 i tried were a nightmare and just tried to “just get me in to the game” with any cost and they clearly had no clue about lending.

I am looking to learn what is the best way to leverage that through LLCs to get into the multi family or long term rental investment game. 

I would just say the biggest red flag here is "anything sounding too good to be true" - whether thats a hard money interest rate well below market, or 100% "no skin in the game" financing, etc. - those are the biggest red flags here IMO

In today's market that is a game changer.  

Long-Term Vision: Sure, the duplex is step one, but what’s my long-term game plan?

Its a numbers game so you need to be on it.

Unique amenities: Sauna, hot tub, game room options (even if just one!)

It took years for me to find the right fit with some of our partnership groups, but once you hit gold...game on. 

In this competitive real estate market, having liquidity can be a huge advantage and a game-changer for your portfolio as you are able to act more swiftly when an investment opportunity arises.Have you utilized a cost segregation study as a planning tool?

Congratulations @Nick Sarangoulis for focusing on getting started in the real estate game.