You can set up separate LLCs for each property to keep risks compartmentalized.

Quote from @Andrea Lee: Hi all,I'm set to close on my first property ever next week in Cleveland Ohio.

also noting most people arent' aware but the credit score run by a mortgage lender and say a general lender like a bank are actually going to be different scores (and likely slightly different ranges) - with some greater weights on mortgage debt for the mortgage lender Credit Bureau settings

I have been using some sets for 10 years. 

Huntersville, 30 minutes north of Uptown, has a classic suburban feel and is close to Lake Norman, with everything you might need in a quieter setting.

I've been house hacking my place (I rent out a 3-bed 2-bath residence and live in a small in-law unit in the back) for just about 3 years and have been setting aside money each month for my reserve fund.

It offers features like Automated rent collection (Tenants can set up auto-pay) and you can receive payments directly into your account without any manual tracking.

I second Set for Life!

You can set it up for cheap depending on your state.

Explore my personal favorites, Set For Life by Scott Trench or The Total Money Makeover by Dave Ramsey, for invaluable financial insights.3.