Would I consider purchasing via CFD?

I connected with some folks from the area via Bigger Pockets to get started on this.

As accountants we want to help people scale up via tax advisory so we can turn a small loyal client into a big loyal client.

As noted by Ben, I highly advise that you target single-family homes with in-law suites or additional living space that can be converted into a separate unit and sourced as an STR via Airbnb or on another short-term rental platform.

LLC are passthrough entity for tax purposes by default(unless you elect to be taxed as a c corp via 1120), at this stage, just sticking with that would be best IMO.

You can pay less tax on your w2 via having the spouse that goes full time real estate qualify as real estate professional, and then continue to grow by buying more and more properties.

Are you pulling list to cold call or target via mailers?

You can absolutely get a 30 year fixed loan for a non warrantable condo via non qm lending .

We currently run, via arbitrage, an Airbnb, which was also our first DIY renovation project.

Despite multiple attempts to contact them via email and phone without success, my concerns have grown.