Of course a lot of depends on the specific market you are in. 

You might want to join groups or forums specifically for private lenders—BiggerPockets is obviously a great place, but local REI meetups or masterminds could also help.Also, consider sharing insights or case studies from deals you've done (if you're comfortable) to spark conversations.

Happy to connect if you have specific questions.

Probably TMI there lol, but hope that helps a bit.I am also from NW Chicago suburbs - Elgin, to be specific. 

There's also a Q&A section where you or your bookkeeper can write questions for the property manager for specific tenants. 

@Chad Verdesorry if this comes off as negative / discouraging but rates are high so this is likely what i call expensive money.now on the other hand, if you can do a cash out refinance, pull cash out, still cash flow, AND you have a specific opportunity - fine. 

If you have specific questions about property management, I'll be happy to help!

but want to have my best opportunity at building business credit from the start and I have been told by a few people that a more generic name is better..... a name that isn't specifically risky, like real estate investing.  

This is what I see younger high W2 earners in the Bay Area doing.For #2 buying land- is that only specific to Texas?

Donate the Property: Donating the property to a qualified charitable organization can provide you with a charitable deduction equal to the property’s fair market value and eliminate capital gains taxes.Implementing these strategies requires careful planning and consideration of your specific financial situation.