Unless you are someone who is going to take advantage of the leverage offered in an FHA loan, I am generally in favor of purchasing investment real estate in an LLC.  

Traditional bank loans can be slow and have strict requirements, while hard money and private lending seem to offer more flexibility.For those who’ve secured funding before, what’s been your experience?

I’m looking forward to hearing everyone’s thoughts and advice.Best,Kevin In Pittsburgh at least FHA isn't necessarily a problem, but you can't be super aggressive about you offer price with most sellers unless you're the only one interested/offering. 203k is tough to get accepted, but a typical FHA isn't the worst. 

Unfortunately, I’ve run into a major issue: I received a Stop Work Notice on my property in Covington, GA, because I didn’t have the proper permits for the renovations.I want to resolve this as quickly and smoothly as possible without jeopardizing the project.Can anyone offer advice or share their experience with:1.How to address the Stop Work Notice with the local authorities?

Augusta indeed offers great potential with a strong rental market driven by factors such as population growth and a stable job market.

I see what you mean about offering a higher return to a potential investor, especially if they are not familiar with my character/experience in the industry. 

If you want a registered agent, there are services offering that starting at $40.

Your home needs to be in good shape (sounds like it is) and very competitively priced in order to have the few looking choose it instead of another option. 

Really good wholesalers can offer buyers opportunities on terms as cash offers do not always solve the sellers problem.These are some things that make up a good wholesaler.

These markets offer a great mix of affordability, strong rental demand, and steady appreciation.