I'm an investor as well as CEO of a property management company that works with many out-of-state investors, especially from California, for exactly the reasons you mentioned – high prices and complex tenant laws.

But I know I have all the legal side set up LLC, Business Checking account, Business Credit card, and getting my permit for STR since you need one in Alexandria VA.I just find it really hard to message landlord/apartment complexes/management companies since I'm very experienced and was wondering if anyone could give me advice on what to say and how to go about pitching my business model to landlords.Right now what I email them is along the lines of "I hope this email finds you well.

Hey Bigger Pockets community, I'm just starting out in Step 1 (get educated) on what I want to become a successful career in real estate investment.I also currently run an e-commerce business that is currently completely online, but would benefit from having a brick & mortar storefront, and I had an idea that maybe using the investment capital I'm looking to allocate into real estate into a commercial property my business can operate out of until I decide to sell the property in or rent it out to another business.I am obviously very naive when it comes to the complexity of any good real estate deal (especially commercial VS residential), but I'm hoping to spend as much time learning from everyone here who is on their journey as well.My main concern with the idea of buying commercial to operate my business out of it that I might struggle to rent it out afterwards and that there may likely be depreciation in the commercial real estate market over the next 5 years.I understand there is a lot of nuance depending on the local market but I'm guessing commercial is even less of a "safe" bet than finding a solid residential deal to leverage in some way.

Pros include securing the desired property and strategic planning, while cons involve higher costs, financing challenges, and complexity.

I'm currently selling a 16-unit apartment complex.

Your question about LLCs is something many investors wrestle with, and the answer really depends on your long-term goals and how much risk you're comfortable taking on.For smaller portfolios like yours, setting up separate LLCs for each property can provide additional liability protection, but it also comes with added complexity and costs.

"I've got this 243 unit complex right here that you can buy...

Note: I have not formally warned the tenant about any of these issues.I am seeking guidance and advice from the BiggerPockets community on how to navigate this challenging situation and successfully evict this tenant.Disclaimer: This is a complex situation, and I understand that legal advice is best obtained from a qualified attorney.

I had a 1031 client who sold an apartment complex in Iowa and purchased five houses with me in Austin to use as short term and long term rentals.

There are a few markets in the US where you are forced to look outside like LA, SF, NYC, Boston etc, but even for Chicago investors it does not make sense to invest in Milwaukee due to the added cost and complexity