The time to close might be harder I would look at heloc.

Is is subjective by real estate agents?

Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?

Fannie Mae will allow you to transfer the deed to an LLC if you decide to try to go the conventional route, but the loan would still be in your names and you'll need to pay a title company a second time post-closing to do this  for you. 3) I can't speak for the area so no comment there4) If you're self managing, make sure you find vendors you can trust in the area since you won't be able to easily verify if an HVAC guy, plumber, etc. is trying to rip you off and tell you to buy something you don't actually need. 5) Make sure you have clear alignment of goals and a clear operating agreement that spells out what to do if those goals start to not align in the future since you'll be jointly obligated to these properties. 

I make it to the facility 75 minutes before posted closing, and get sent down to the business desk by the greeter. 

In those cases, the title company guided us on the necessary steps to resolve the title issues, and we did whatever was required to close the deal.

I’m also looking for mentorship, partnerships, and apprenticeship opportunities to sharpen my skills and learn from those who’ve been there before.If you’re an investor, agent, lender, or property manager in Fairbanks, Alaska.

And for networking events with agents  - Under the Forums tab, there's an Events & Meetups section where you can submit Houston or your specific zipcode and find some.

After 4 months, the deal finally closed and I received a wire for $3,000.

Real estate loans to owner occupied properties where the business of the owner is closed down - or SHOULD be, and the owner needs some time to sell the property.