I would personally prefer to keep the properties and obtain financing for equity in order to grow.

And again, you'll get advice from posters that could not care less whether you follow it to the "T". 

You must obtain and pay for all other utilities.

@Mitchell LitamIf you are looking for books to read about getting to your “why”- read the rich dad books, especially cash flow quadrant Another great book is by T.

Far too many first time investors obtain less than ideal financing terms, just for the ability to vest in a LLC.

@Lydia T.

@Stephen Kehoe - my worry is that after I house hack for a year by living in the basement and renting the upper floors, an inspector will need to review the property to obtain a rental license as I will no longer be living there and is considered a rental SF.

Property was about 7% under market rent and has a T-12 vacancy of 12% before acquisition.

Ultimately you may need to scale with a partner or two in order to obtain that many doors in the longer term, but before you partner it would benefit to do some deals yourself and gain experience.

@Henry T.