However, there is a straightforward process that does not require any secrets or gurus, which is illustrated below (click to enlarge).I will summarize each step below.GoalsSetting written goals is the foundation of any successful venture.

While not every mentor is a guaranteed path to success, proper vetting through referrals, review of a mentor’s track record, and alignment between the mentee and the mentor can shine some light on whether or not this relationship is a good fit.

I knew I needed a path to financial freedom, but I didn’t have any connections in the industry.

Given that I recently created a Series LLC here in TX, and there still doesn't appear to be straightforward options in this regard, I figured I would bring it up again. 

As long as the location was in the path of progress, and the units themselves had already or the ability to add features like off street parking, in unit laundry, etc. 

Texas is also the poster child of land in the path of progress richs being made. 

I liked real estate so I got licensed, worked on a bunch of different RE strategies, started developing and managed to get myself stretched thin very quickly again, I basically made the pendulum swing way too far and had to consolidate again to find my path.

The process is rather straightforward.

Or is it as straightforward as buying the multifamily property, putting it under an LLC, and then registering that LLC in your state as well?

No matter which path you take in real estate, surrounding yourself with professionals from different fields—contractors, lenders, brokers, investors.