These are some options that I am considering. 1) Getting an LLC and a Joint Venture agreement to partner with a long time friend of mine but somehow separate our business from our individual marriages?

If you are interested add me as a friend on here and we can connect.

Rather than looking at "good" areas, I'd ask you what cities/metro areas you like to visit or where you already have family or friends that live there.

The high taxes are problematic but Texas is far more landlord and business-friendly than CA, NY and most other states.

Being out of state, I will also be seeking an investor friendly agent and also a great property manager. 

Additionally, the landlord laws here are more investor-friendly.

Back when a similar regulation was introduced in another city I worked in, I remember a client who nearly had a deal derailed because of unexpected delays.

Realtors do this every day.. this is not an uncommon experience.. just ask one who has dealt with a listing that is going through a divorce.. the really hairy ones for me is when I bought at court house steps  and then go to the door to introduce myself as the new owner..

If you're looking to add 100 potential clients to your database, chances are you already have this many (or way more) in your phone contacts, email contacts, and social media friends/followers.If your conversion rate as a new agent is .5%, you'll need 200 leads in order to close 1 deal.You should spend at least 30 mins a day as a P-T agent to generate leads.

Anyone here have, or are considering, house hacking with friends or family?