@Peter Mckernan Copy.... it's a "% based payment" off scope of work. 

Our opinions should not make a difference, if you're doing your diligence properly.You'll just get realtors, or real estate professionals, from both locals promoting their area based off a keyword search for posts like this.

As a property manager, based on my conversations with our clients, below is a condensed version of what we hear most (in relation to PM in Chicago): "- Passing on the load so that you can be more present and attentive to your family (edit: and other responsibilities) and not be essentially working 24/7, on-call for the needs of tenants and property emergencies... can be worth the management fees.

I’m a new investor based in Kingston, NY, with a focus on the Hudson Valley and Catskills regions.

He is based in Indianapolis and works with a ton of OOS investors.

For now, consult a CPA to determine the best structure based on your income and investment goals.This post does not create a CPA-Client relationship.

Based on my current savings rate, it would take me about 3-4 years to save up enough for the down payment on my first investment property.

I am wanting a LLC for protection as well creating it separate from myself I would like to be able to build business credit and not have any based on my personal credit and I understand there is some tax savings using an LLC

If you get 100% of the purchase price covered then you should have sufficient funds for the closing costs based on what you're saying. 

I think we will see more "adult" families living together...kids move back in or parents move in with kids.The traditional apartment model was based on 12month leases, but jobs are not always 12 months and people want flexible terms, so co-living often offers that.Seems like younger people between 20-30 and some other age groups don't want to get married and start that housing pathway our parents and grandparents took.