@Josh Mac-  get a  free loan pre approval in place for a simple scenario ...this will  allow you to begin getting  educated /  organized and  will lead to many more  questions 

BTW I have been the top salesperson at every organization where I spent my previous careers - Home Depot, Fastenal, Century 21, etc.Funny how the experienced investors that I know and work with NEVER ask about fees up front but all of the newer investors do.

You may need a construction manager (a guy a friend who is organized doesn't need to be a pro trades person but doesn't use or party) to daily boots on site be orchestrating who is on first and that no one steals your supplies.

Note: I am a REI targeting sellers.I'm doing organic marketing only.

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You could theoretically create an LLC to provide property management functions on behalf of the 10 property portfolio and have a management contract between each property LLC and the management company where you will use management fees to cover the salary of the property managment staff member.

Make sure to keep your formation paperwork (EIN letter, articles of organization, operating agreement) handy - the lender will need those. 

Hello,I am hoping to gain some insight as to how best to organize funds for different uses and/or properties.

Yet, we understand that you're likely tracking certain sales, which would be one of the function of an MLS if one existed, hence your use of the acronym.

@Ferrode Joseph cashflow vs appreciation is really a function of the Property Class you target.If you apply Class A assumptions to a Class B or C purchase, your expectations won’t be met and it may be a financial disaster.So, when investing in areas they don’t really know, investors should research the different property Class submarkets.