I'm also curious how consistent the market is or if it's mostly seasonal / event driven.  

Planing on attending a least a few networking events every month to build our network. 

Hello Bigger Pockets Community,
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I find that a lot of my bookkeeping clients do not save money for taxes, repair or event those security deposits. 

I like to stick with 2-4 unit properties so I don't need a commercial loan, and I don't have a ton of cash in the event of a massive vacancy or capital investment, so more expensive isn't necessarily in my wheelhouse.

My lock notifies you by a light when it is time to change the batteries, so even in the event that the battery dies, you can still get in with a key.

This home can't be used for parties or events."

What’s some community investor friendly events in CT?

If your life events prevent buying right now then focus on those other things and buy when it makes sense.

Timing or not, I wouldn't sign a lease in my personal name, you have little to no protection in the event there is a liability issue - ie grandma slips on the sidewalk - under LLC they have to sue the LLC if that's where property is owned and the lease is drawn. if it's owned personally they can sue you and everything you you have. bottom line is I say delay and get an LLC but that's just me