I've personally utilized private notes on three transactions and participated in another handful of negotiations with sellers on behalf of buyers in the past five years. 

They not only went to our office, but also the personal residences of myself and Kevin Bupp.

The interest rate on a HELOC or Heloan may be better than the personal loan. 

For mobile homes, it often depends on whether the property is considered real estate (attached to land) or personal property (if it’s not).

Some operator takes some pity on me and says I can do some of this expedited and in person but only at Lake Zurich, Mount Prospect or Springfield walk in. 

They actually have a licensed person in California.

I personally like Alabama and Tennessee a lot, depending on what specific area you're looking at.Look for Class B or C properties in stable rental markets, particularly single-family homes or duplexes.

Quote from @Irina Badal: I heard for anonymity purpose it’s advisable to set up a personal residence trust.

Living in one unit and renting out the others allows you to deduct 75% of expenses like mortgage interest, property taxes, insurance, and shared repairs as rental expenses, while the remaining 25% applies to personal use.

They prioritize personal development.