I think the main thing people would point to as a red flag for Ocala is that it is not a large employment center like Orlando, Tampa, and Jacksonville and as a result may be more exposed to a pull back in values when there is a downturn. 

My main goal is to find something relatively close to the DMV area but without the DMV price tag.

Now my main issue is I need a fire detection system in a enclosed back porch that leads up to all three floors, but I don't know what's the minimum I would need to be compliant or that the fire marshall is suggesting what he wants or recommends.

LLC's main benefit is from a legal perspective.

What’s your main focus, or what are you hoping to get out of your journey here?

@Jill KellerI personally owned and managed several rental properties, mainly one family, 3-families and been advised by a number of attorneys through the years to forget doing LLC's.

What’s your main focus, or what are you hoping to get out of your journey here?

I live in Portland  Maine , I am new to real estate investing and looking to connect with any local investor.. thank you.

What’s your main focus, or what are you hoping to get out of your journey here?

The main reasin is for a better clearance of liability. with you editing a signed contract, that has a high Probability of letting a tenant be able to void the contract and it actually happening.