Hello all,I have multiple rental properties but haven't created any LLC structure.

Start your purchases one at a time and possibly with multiple partners.

Also, I would recommend using multiple platforms and not just limiting yourself to Airbnb/VRBO.

Right, so you have to get more creative on the purchase, focus on getting good deals, and have multiple back up strategies for renting. 

Geographically- Hutto is placed better than Kyle, for the fact that its accessible to multiple smaller suburbs Pf, Manor, Georgetown, Round Rock and Taylor!

Investor agent and landlord with multiple properties in NJ.

There are multiple issues -1.

Currently have multiple projects in SB with some nearing completion.looking forward to meeting some local minded people.

Good contractors are always in short supply.There is quite a bit of great knowledge here and he could make money and be successful in multiple areas.

There are definitely pros and cons to each so I figured I would just lay out a few benefits and personal thoughts: Small banks/brokerages:Pros:- Some regional knowledge of the market- Possibility of more creative lending guidelines with bank specific programs- Sometimes they have competitive rates for their areaCons: - weak balance sheet (more strict on some guidelines, no wiggle room, inability to be flexible or grant exceptions because they cannot afford to hold less than perfect loans)- Can't scale with clients to different markets- Usually limits exposure to individual investors (they don't want one investor to be too big of a portion of their balance sheet)- Lack of experience with multiple solutions (tend to have 2 or 3 loan products they sell and are too niche to provide tailored solutions)Large banks/brokerages:Pros:- Large compliance departments that understand individual market guidelines (typically each state has specific lending guidelines that augment the national baseline)- Ability to scale into multiple markets with same lender (licensed in many states)- Impossible for individual investors to "outgrow" a large bank's balance sheet (not concerned with one investor's concentration)- More lending solutions available for different scenarios- Often comparable or better rates given the game is volume basedCons:- Can be more difficult to get fast responses if the bank/brokerage does not have good follow up systems in place (or if the underwriting/processing staff gets overwhelmed)- Bad large banks can feel less like a relationship and more like a cog in a factory (less personal)Overall, I have worked from both and worked with both as a loan officer, branch manager, and as an investor/client myself.