Probably TMI there lol, but hope that helps a bit.I am also from NW Chicago suburbs - Elgin, to be specific. 

Therefore, I have a hard time committing to a house hack which contributes greatly to my problem of raising capital for a conventional mortgage with a 20%+ down payment instead of alternatives such as an FHA. 

There's also a Q&A section where you or your bookkeeper can write questions for the property manager for specific tenants. 

If you have an Iphone, you can create a separate folder for your photos which you can save your business receipts.An alternative option is using an online storage platform such as google drive, dropbox, etcBest of luck

If you have specific questions about property management, I'll be happy to help!

This is what I see younger high W2 earners in the Bay Area doing.For #2 buying land- is that only specific to Texas?

but want to have my best opportunity at building business credit from the start and I have been told by a few people that a more generic name is better..... a name that isn't specifically risky, like real estate investing.  

Donate the Property: Donating the property to a qualified charitable organization can provide you with a charitable deduction equal to the property’s fair market value and eliminate capital gains taxes.Implementing these strategies requires careful planning and consideration of your specific financial situation.

Are speaking specifically to Maine law?

There, you'll find detailed information on investing, both in general and specifically in Las Vegas.Before I continue, note that unless otherwise noted, the charts only include properties that match the following profile.Type: Single-familyConfiguration: 1,000 SF to 3,000 SF, 2+ bedrooms, 2+ baths, 2+ garages, minimum lot size is 3,000 SF.Price range: $320,000 to $475,000Location: All zip codes marked in green below have one or more of our client’s investment properties.What we are seeing:The chart below, from the MLS, includes all property types and price ranges.