In other words held for steady cash flow.My VARIABLE (note) PORTFOLIO consists of more active/speculative notes - non performing notes I purchased at discount to principal owed; notes I hope to “work” for enhanced ROI, real property I “purchased” with a leaseback option to repurchase, and defaulted notes I purchased planning on eventually taking ownership of the real estate, as well as notes I created that don’t have current payments but provide a guaranteed return plus an equity “kicker” when the property is sold. 

As far as markets go, there are tons of options, what are your goals?

Typically, the investors I work with purchase properties in their personal names and then quit-claim the title into their LLC after the deed has been recorded.Markets like OKC, Memphis, and Little Rock offer some excellent, affordable growth opportunities, and I’d be happy to chat with you to explore these options further.

This way, the lender wouldn’t be triggered (since most allow transfers to a trust), but I'd still have the benefits of an LLC.Other options a.

We came in low with our offer, but were willing to skip the inspection (which had already been completed before we offered) and stipulated that we would close in 20 days, which was super valuable to the seller.

If house hacking isn't the best option for me, how would you recommend starting out to build up some investments.

I did a lot of research on options.

Hey Brandon,I had good success by getting equity lines on properties to access the cash to invest again. 20% is certainly not essential if you want to go lower there are many lending options for lower down payments, especially if you are willing to house hack!

Had a listing go under because the seller had signed an offer to purchase and just walked away from closing without signing. 

A revocable living trust is another option for privacy and asset protection.Avoid gifting the property before death, as this would pass the original purchase price as the cost basis, creating a large capital gains tax liability upon sale.If the property is Subject A’s homestead, ensure the correct titling to maintain Florida’s homestead protection for Subject B.This post does not create a CPA-Client relationship.