I recommend using a lender that non-reporting to personal credit and can close under the LLC to keep your DTI lower and overall your personal liability profile more bankable.

It sounds like a single family house where you will be living in the house(personal use).Therefore, you may not be getting the tax benefits you think you are.Consult an accountant.I am not sure why your sister would agree to this as well, she is losing $170,000 in this transaction and she faces the possibility of you increasing her rent.You also have to charge market rent or close to market rent or it is all deemed personal use.

When I started there was no Facebook, but now I have a personal page, business page on Facebook, website, linked In, and they all say that I help people with their real estate issues.

I live in the area and invest mostly in the suburbs, so I would be happy to chat!

Work at establishing in-person relationships that will serve you well over time, not just one-and-done.

Separately I have a personal umbrella policy.  

All I can say is that when an investor is the person who's doing the job that a real estate broker is commissioned to do, per state law, that's brokering without a license, which is no bueno and shouldn't be allowed. 

I have from time to time spoken with the city administrator, economic developer, & a person at building planning commission.

Are you looking to just put the money to work or looking to be personally involved in getting, rehabbing, and dispo of deals?

Real estate investment is my future.This amazing voyage begins with setting personal goals and vision.