If you are successful, you should have profits to pour back into the next project.

You should have been the one who hired the building inspector.

@Joshua Simmons Congrats on starting the journey!

Many of the best investments are the ones you don't buy.

There are also other websites that have a Cost of Living index or other comparison tools.

when you purchase a property, there are closing costs on top of the purchase price, and closing costs can be substantial - especially if there are points on the loan. 

I used to use the Meetup app, I think it is still around.

What are you hoping to get out of the extra time, work and costs of having the LLC?

You should consult an attorney or CPA for your specific situation.ANONYMITY: When you create the LLC, your name is recorded on the documents and published on the Secretary of State's website for all to see.

You want an accountant who can help you strategize and who is responsive when you want to know the consequences of the financial decisions you are making throughout the year.Good luck.