Do you own these properties in your personal name or through an LLC?

Who is personally going to be liable if the guarantees aren't met?

Be prepared to follow up multiple times, using different forms of communication—calls, emails, and if possible, in-person visits to their office.

Great for personal residence but not for scaling.  

Are you able to go there in person to build your network? 

So they price those homes at what a willing homeowner will pay for their personal residence.

I heard that if you move the personal mortgages to an LLC they could get called and we would want to avoid that3.

Consider whether an LLC is right for you—it can provide liability protection but isn’t essential for a single property, as personal liability insurance and an umbrella policy may suffice.

My wife and I have overhauled our personal budget to reflect the 'pay yourself first' approach (allocate in order: income comes in -> invest -> donate -> fixed expenses -> variable expenses -> fun $$).We are looking to see what experienced people generally recommend for a holding tank for that 'invest' allocation while we target our first real estate deal.What financial vehicles have you guys used that works well for this?

Well, three top reasons come to mind:It will allow you to deduct their earnings on your own tax return.It is required by law for any person to whom you paid at least $600 in 2023, total.