That’s what I’m talking about.. having people on the ground who know their turf and can spot trouble before it smacks you in the face.From what I’ve heard, outfits like Northwest Preferred Property Management or Umbrella Properties in Eugene aren’t just running the numbers.. they’ve seen the weird mid-season repairs and the tenant personalities you’ll never read about in a textbook.

You should do something, what is the question and relies on us getting more clarity on your investment property, personal finances, etc.

Hi Shawn-Congratulations on starting out on your real estate investing career.You have a question about whether it is good to have your real estate license or not as an investor and you are leaning toward multifamily investing.I personally think having your real estate license is helpful as an investor.Having your real estate license allows you to work with other investors to help them build their portfolios which helps expand your network while being productive, you can research market value more effectively, find out about deals before they are listed, and of course it allows you to collect the commission on purchasing any listed property.To Your Success!

I'm personally looking to start the exact same way as you with a multifamily house hack.It's great that you already have an idea of how much $ you qualify for so that you know what locations to start looking in.

Hey Ludwig - Personally, I wouldn’t bother with an appraisal right now.

Personally, I think house-hacking is the best way to start. 

I am glad I was in a position to do my first several flips with personal cash and one investor.  

Personally, I don't mix men and women tenants but I know some people do.

The person that bids the lowest interest rate gets the certificate. 

If it is for liability protection, keep in mind to actually limit your liability means that any loans and insurance for the property need to properly be in the name of the LLC and not your personally.