If so, could anyone please recommend a collection agency? 

As you mention, if you are using hard money yes you are paying more in interest and if you hvae the cash I would recommend using cash over hard money due to the high interest rate that you are paying.

After assembling a lot of bed frames, I prefer the Zinus brand, and I would recommend contract grade furniture.Don't forget to sign up for pest control and both a renter's and landlord policy on your insurance.Hi Miguel - I’m also looking at the midtown  Sacramento area for multifamily…what is “contract grade” furniture please ?

Can anyone recommend a bank in Texas that will allow me to setup separate checking accounts for each Series of my LLC? 

However if someone reads this bigger pockets thread entirely and sees the benefits after seeking their own knowledge through the many books recommended on bigger pockets.

For those who have more experience investing - what would you recommend I do here? 

Any recommendations or advice would be great!

Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?

Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?

Do you recommend any realtors that specialize in Section 8.