Registering as a foreign LLC allows you to maintain continuity with your existing business structure, branding, and EIN while operating legally in the new state.

Personally, I self manage but have built systems to allow it to be fully remote and very passive.

This will allow you to take on bigger deals with your cash on hand.LTC is a ratio with the potential to limit your loan amount.

You already seemed to conclude you are forcing this deal, I would agree unless there's a reason why this property will appreciate significantly in the near future and the 40 year amortization schedule allows you to hold on for that to occur. 

A mix of short- and long-term strategies could hedge against market shifts.Borrowing allows you to scale faster, especially if you can secure favorable terms.

With the bank distress that's likely about to surface, we'll prob see a lot more of this soon.

I admit having some trouble searching for team members in the forum so hopefully BP guidelines will allow user referrals or intros.

Depending on how long it takes you to save up the amount, you might want to also allow for inflation on that amount for your continued savings.[2]   Read Rich Dad poor dad.[3]   Think about getting a second job - possibly a temporary job - save a 100% of the money.Just my 2 cents.

We don't allow any "deal-making" in the forums, which includes advertising your services or properties, looking for partners, etc.

I guess I could do some work-arounds -- maybe reserve one unit in the first purchase for use as an AirBnb, and reserve my own time in it when needed - instead of claiming it as a primary.Are either of you (or anyone) familiar with a finance product/loan that will allow me to purchase under $150,000 (w/ strong credit) and do much of my own work and live-in a portion as a primary residence?