I bought several multi-family this way and negotiated financing terms that were better than the bank.Cody Davis started investing at 19.

Note, I speak of this as an immigrant household.To expand on #3; international trade is good.

When I establish LLCs I always ask my clients to have a meeting with a CPA from the start, even if they are going to file their taxes on their own. 

I was thinking of starting a rent increase for my 1 bedroom tenant voucher due it being low and well under fair market value(Based on  hud and zip code) but my tenant is in the process of having a caretaker for her disability and getting approved for a two bedroom voucher.

I have recently started writing down addresses of run down or abandoned properties that I would like to purchase, but I only have the owner's name.

Best of luck on your journey, the DMV in my opinion is still one of the strongest markets in the US to get started in.  

I’d like to start off by house hacking a multi-family unit. 

Starting all over from scratch... my gray hair is turning back black....LOL.   

I usually like to start it shorter to be safe if I need to end the tenancy, but I know some people opt for the longer 14-15 month leases.

Getting an LLC in place from the start can provide peace of mind and give you a chance to familiarize yourself with the process before expanding your portfolio.