Have a candid conversation about how he plans to handle representing both sides and ensure you’re protected with things like a solid inspection period and contingencies.

What scared in the article is the mentions of personal financial risks, LLCs not really protecting your personal assets, the amount of investors filing bankruptcy , social threats, scams, etc.Is this article over blowing these facts, trying to sell REIT ?

Are you establishing residency and/or renting the property? 

You can buy a single family home, live in it for a year, then rent it out afterwards, and that would effectively be an investment property after you moved out, but you also got the more beneficial terms of it being a primary residence loan.You could buy a single family home and rent out bedrooms while you are living there, and that would effectively be an investment property, but again, you have the more beneficial terms of a primary residence loan.I wouldn't get caught up so much on if a property you buy is an investment immediately so much as I would focus on what your goals are and how each purchase would be step towards your goals, whether that is house hacking or just buying investment properties you don't live in. 

., a one-time reduction) without admitting fault, which might maintain a positive relationship with the tenants while protecting your interests.

Land trusts provide excellent anonymity and then your LLC should provide the protection you want.

Next having a listing agreement actually protects a fiduciary that you may see benifit in having.

From my observation/experience, Berryessa and Piedmont Hills areas are more family-oriented, so the demand there is generally for primary residences, renters, or travelers visiting families.

I believe you can, as long as you both owner-occupy the residence!

Investment Info:Single-family residence buy & hold investment in Prineville.