It feels like a lot if I have to pay a full 2.5% to my agent to buy something in addition to all closing expenses.Thanks in advance.

Thank you in advance for any guidance and advice.

Trying to find someone that can help guide us to further invest with no money.Thank you in advance. 

I'm just not familiar with the flipping aspect of homes this age and just want to be cautious going in.Thanks in advance! 

Hi @Ellen Feiss I agree with @Ty Coutts that you should start with informal, friendly, face-to-face conversations with the tenants to establish rapport, especially as you have some lead time here before next April.People don't like surprises or having to scramble, so if you are able to let them know your plans in advance, if they are reasonable people they should appreciate the extra lead time.This is especially true if their rents are currently very under market - they will have sticker shock when they look at what other units are renting for, and have to spend more time finding a new unit (if you'll be asking them to leave).If you have to move into one of the units yourself, I'm surprised you (or your lender) didn't make it a condition of the purchase and make the seller have the unit vacant for you.Sooner or later in rental real estate, you will have to establish a relationship with an eviction attorney.

Taking over the property subject-to (Subto) the existing mortgage is an advanced tactic and can be highly effective when cash flow or equity potential is strong.

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I aim to close on my first properties within the next 4-5 months and would greatly appreciate your insights and feedback to complement my research.Thank you in advance!

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Next you should be able to articulate how an LLC will advance those adjectives.