Eliminate debt, establish a budget, and save.

It's a lot of work upfront but once the team and systems are established it gets easier and as you get better you can expand to another city. 

We try to work with the same subcontractors as much as we can - it's the only way to establish a long term relationship. 

@Bryce Jamison As long as the previous owner keeps up with the maintenance of the home and keeps it in good condition, I tend to favor older homes in established neighborhoods.

Unless it can be established that they are scamming enormous sums, the police, FBI, attorney’s general, and the like, have bigger fish to fry and won’t lift a finger.

Often established sellers go with seasoned listing brokers.

It was built in the 2010s and located in an established neighborhood with convenient access to schools, amenities, and major transportation routes.

@Landon Sheveland People do fix and flips while living into the property to classify the property as primary residence and not pay any capital gain taxes. if that is your intention, don't use LLC to establish this as your LLC.If your goal is different compared to what I said above, you can use LLC.

I am getting started and looking for someone to review my lease and have an established relationship in case I need them later.  

It was built in the 2010s and located in an established neighborhood with convenient access to schools, amenities, and major transportation routes.