Here's a better question to ask yourself:  What business are you in?

Our local market in Columbus has been pretty incredible with price points lower than markets like Austin or Nashville, with a better economic outlook than similar large cities of over 900k people. 

You do potentially get more stable tenants in some far suburbs due to better schools but the rents typically dont proportionately match the higher prices. 

Would a long-term rental be a better option just to get some experience with the home-buying process, before jumping into Airbnbs?

They say we will be better off working through them, with the developers they have approached.Are we better assembling ourselves and working with a developer(s), rather than going through this middle man?

PEI here.. looking to move to NB when I finish school and start investing in Saint John/Moncton as they have much better deals.

I know the easy answer to this is "check with your CPA" but I'm still in the process of working to establish with a real estate specific CPA who better understands the nuances of these topics.

There is no “hard money” purchase option in the realtor offer forms, so cash kinda makes sense, but there is a spot for “other,” which maybe is a better spot?

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@Charlie Martin Buying under an LLC offers liability protection and separates business finances, but it can complicate financing with higher rates and stricter terms, and lenders may still require a personal guarantee, impacting your DTI.For your first property, consider purchasing in your personal name for better loan terms and transferring it to an LLC later if needed, while using strong umbrella insurance to mitigate risk.