Use DIY tools for straightforward cases but consider professional help for maximum savings and audit protection.This post does not create a CPA-Client relationship.

If you can make some relationships prior to that with agents in the area who do what you want to, you can find yourself on a team or at a strong brokerage that matches what you want to do.

Starting out, it’s common for new investors to own rentals personally to access better loan terms.You will most likely have to buy it in your personal name and move to LLC later.This post does not create a CPA-Client relationship.

Those agents have their ego at the expense of the relationship, and there are such agents actively participating in this thread.

If the HELOC is from an existing rental property (A) but funds are used for rentals (B and C), the interest must be allocated to B and C, not A.This post does not create a CPA-Client relationship.

Never rent to someone you have any other relationship with. 

If you want to have ongoing relationships with people you have to create some value in the transaction.

Speaking of team, focus on building relationships with a lender/realtor/GC early on.

., and have relationships at the City.

Get SMLLC to start, you can elect S-corp when the time is right.This post does not create a CPA-Client relationship.