My wife and I have overhauled our personal budget to reflect the 'pay yourself first' approach (allocate in order: income comes in -> invest -> donate -> fixed expenses -> variable expenses -> fun $$).We are looking to see what experienced people generally recommend for a holding tank for that 'invest' allocation while we target our first real estate deal.What financial vehicles have you guys used that works well for this?

I have some rentals up and down the Fox River as well.

I think they contain solid information and will help lay a good foundation as a beginner (Haha, I'm completely new to real estate as well, btw)I'm also going to be reading the following books, and hopefully I can finish all by the end of this month:1) The ABCs of Property Management2) The Advanced Guide to Real Estate Investing3) Long-Distance Real Estate Investing How to Buy, Rehab, and Manage Out-of-State Rental Properties (this might be the most important one to me personally)4) The Book on Investing in Real Estate with No (and Low) Money DownIn addition to reading, I'm consuming crazy amounts of youtube videos, and I'recommend you do this as well.

If you live in the smallest, crappiest unit you should be able to do well assuming you've bought well.  

Quote from @Shayan Sameer: Hello BP Team,I hope all is well!

Quote from @Trent Reeve: well, a company would have to 50 states and build in integration functionality for 50 different systems.

It definitely looks infinitely better than when you bought it, well done! 

We have our primary In a trust but thinking if it's a good idea to buy the rental in a trust as well.

I use the calculators here and I use deal check as well.

Appreciate any feedback as well as similar stories that the community might be able to shareThanks and Happy New Years to all!