HiI am starting my real estate journey in 2025 and started connecting with agents and lenders.

Wherever you invest you'll want to focus on building your Core4 team of an investor-friendly real estate agent, lender, contractor, and property manager. 

Tax accountants, investor friendly agents, 1031 exhange experts etc.

Everyone who does this preaches gets a team with a great contractor, agent and PM. 

Educate yourself on the local market, network with other investors and agents, and always have a solid plan in place before making any investments.

Working with an agent should help me there, correct?  

FNMA does have limited allowances if the LLC is whole owned by the borrower. https://servicing-guide.fanniemae.com/svc/d1-4.1-02/allowabl...There's really only three reasons to put your SFR properties under an LLC:1) A DSCR lender requires it: just setup the LLC correctly.2) Anonymity: In Michigan, you can create an LLC with a Registered Agent and use their address to hide your ownership. - Have seen many investors create their own LLC and use their name & address:(- Only works if you put a property in LLC when you purchase.

@John Paul Palace - Investor friendly agent here.

By the time I launched, I had already established a solid reputation in the Cincinnati market.

Connect with other investors, agents, and property managers to get a feel for the area and learn from their experiences.Are you thinking about house hacking or just straight-up rentals for now?