I want to know is it more cost effective or easier to purchase the property alone and put it in a mortgage in our name or purchase the LLC from him that holds the property within it.

I lived well below my means, worked a full time job for years while doing this on the side, persisted when others did not... and now I am enjoying the fruits of my labor.  

If so, invest.It's not let me find some deal for me-- the lowest hanging fruit.

I've consistently written about the forces of nature and her current and future effects on the real estate market (even while often being ridiculed and politicized on this very site for it) regardless: I personally moved and invested in coastal Oregon in 2018 from Venice Beach Los Angeles partly as a result of the trajectory of climate and have assisted several clients that specifically purchased on the Oregon Coast for their own 'climate havens,' investment and future retirement homes. 

Does anyone have a good effective 3rd party mailing company to send mailers direct to seller?

Essential Tools for Successful Pre-Foreclosure Prospecting To effectively prospect pre-foreclosures, investors need to leverage various tools and resources.

It's hard to guess how soon regulations will become effective.

In my search, I've noticed that many positions require proficiency in Yardi.I've been actively looking for effective ways to learn Yardi, but it seems challenging to find suitable training or courses online.

Selling slower here too--FL you have a lot going on--midwest has a seasonality effect. 

If you can come in and operate effectively I think you'll find success rather quickly due to that.BTW - for a property management platform I would highly recommend Buildium.