If you're willing and able, I do recommend the "house hacking" strategy which is just a fancy name for buying a rental property and living in one of the units, because you'll get very favorable financing - an owner-occupied fixed-rate 30-year mortgage.I'd also say, analyze that property as if you won't live there and it's a pure rental, and make sure the property is still cash flow positive if there's a tenant in your unit because then you'll know if it's actually a good investment.And when you analyze it, include payment of a property manager in your #s because if you don't, and doing so would make it go cash flow negative, then you've just bought yourself a job because you literally can't step away from managing it without losing money.

My question is can I form an LLC to purchase the property or must it be through my personal name?

My name is Jack Traffanstedt.

Right now, I include a few essentials (bottled water and some snacks), but I want to make it more thoughtful and help set the tone for a great stay.For those of you who offer a welcome basket, what items have you found to be the biggest hit with guests?

Hey bigger pockets, my name is Jonathan and I am looking to connect with real estate investors not just in California but all across the U.S.

What's your biggest time management challenge?

My name is Austin & i am sorta a new wholesaler out of Maryland!

My question is; what is the best way to put the property in our name? 

In my state that is a common name for a judicial tax auction where MOST liens are wiped away as part of the sale.

Jen is the owners name.