Hey Violet, to obtain additional corporate credit, are you working with a specific company or are you reaching out the typical credit card vendors? 

It's like the huge fraction of Roofstock's five star Google reviews are written by your business partners/vendors/certified property managers, then you tout on the homepage your website "Our customers love us.

At the heart of effective property management lies the ability to balance the competing interests of three critical stakeholders: owners, tenants, and vendors.

I leave the marginal ones waiting, letting them know I will reach out when I have a showing date/time.At the showing, I collect their completed application (sent via PDF prior or filled out on premises), scan their photo ID and last 2 pay stubs.Then, I do some digging around online (social media, court records, Google) and if it looks like they are representing themselves to me accurately, I contact them and send them a link to do the background checks (paid by them directly to the vendor). 

Here are a few tips:Asset Management: Holding your property in the LLC can protect your personal assets, but check with an attorney or CPA to ensure it’s set up correctly and complies with local laws.Rent Collection: Collecting rent through the LLC simplifies accounting and keeps personal and business finances separate, which is a big plus for taxes and liability.Property Management: Since you’re self-managing, the LLC can be used to formalize agreements, pay vendors, and manage expenses—treating it like a professional operation.Just make sure to consult an attorney or accountant to align your setup with your goals.

One of the potential advantages of property managers is access to the vendors they use. 

From there you need to contact vendors that will be needed for you(GC, PM, Lenders, etc). 

With experience spanning nearly every aspect of real estate—except direct title work—I’ve had the opportunity to work closely with many talented vendors in the Indianapolis area.Today, I’m on the vendor side at Trojan Roofing Company, where I continue to serve the local community.

We had PM teams that ran, on average, at 2x staffing for sec8, and FT maintenance staff supplemented with PT and outside vendors.  

Continue to expand my vendor/ supplier relationships for my construction companyIs the school near Philly?