Passive income is certainly the name of the game - building a real estate portfolio and creating generational wealth are key ingredients to long term holistic financial health and success.There are fantastic real estate investment opportunities in various markets, particularly in the Midwest and Southeast of the country. 

It also appears Investor's Edge may have rebranded from their old company name "Do Hard Money".Propstream screenshot:"Investor's Edge/Dohardmoney" screenshot:

The goal is to start building long term relationship with, so any names would be appreciated. 

@Taylor DaschYou can buy the property in your own name if it's outside the so-called restricted zone.

My Name is Miles, currently living in Arlington (DFW Area), I've always had intentions of at some point getting into real estate, now at 40, and finally at a place financially that it is feasible, I'm planning on spending the next 6-8 months learning all I can (and then rest of my life continuing learning lol) before taking the FIRST plunge.

Use the lookup in the commercial section any post with my name and titles Deal 1 thru 14 deal analysis.  

Most softwares will list (at least) name of guest, stay dates, ADR, and revenue to owner.

Fannie & Freddie could be a great option for you but they have some strong requirements, Net worth, experience, liquidity, DSCR just to name a few.Happy to connect & see if that product could be a good fit for you.

@Louis GordonReal estate notes is another name.

• Is this a better strategy than using your own name, capital and credit to start out?