Many lenders and vendors rely on D&B scores to evaluate creditworthiness.2.

Keep us posted on the journey.BiggerPockets forums are a great place to go if you have any questions, want to learn from other investor's progress, or if you're just looking general feedback. 

Given your location in Los Angeles, Vegas's proximity is indeed an advantage, making it easier to oversee your investment without the need for a local property manager initially.Research local ordinances around short-term rentals and evaluate HOA restrictions before making a decision.

Transferring ownership to your LLC might trigger transfer taxes or reassessment, depending on your local regulations.Commercial lenders will evaluate your loan based on the property’s cash flow (DSCR) rather than your personal income, which is great for freeing up your DTI. 

After that, I will re-evaluate every 5 years based on local rent.

When it's against you, your progress slows, but you can still move forward.

Hey all,Some context:I've been offering on four properties as of late in OH.  SFH for mtrs.Nothing came through.Latest deal looks promising; in 2nd stage for negotations.But there was a plot twist.My current offer is ...

I would encourage you to look outside of Austin since going there shouldn't be too difficult if you need to do something in person, you can even drive some of the areas yourself and do your own evaluation of it. 

I'm hoping to broaden my real estate literacy and savvy, as well as learn how to source, evaluate, and secure sponsors and deals that meet my financial goals.

I know many people are still struggling with their situation, but it is nice to see others who are finally making progress here.