Im self employed, roughly make $130k gross anually, 1099 NEC , no debt at all, 740 credit score.  Want to get a loan for $250k in AZ

This approach would be a little more sound and simplistic, in my opinion.

Hi there :)I'm brand new to real-estate investing but motivated to take action and start gaining momentum on my dreams of building a portfolio of properties. 

The wealthier I become, the more I can give to do God's work. 

I like Clearwater due to the manatees.The whole Myrtle Beach area would be a better investment in my opinion. 

In Illinois, my preference is to use land trusts with a separate LLC designated as the beneficiary.

Many of my most sophisticated investor clients are engineers. 

I talked to my property manager that manages a number of straight rentals for us and she was not familiar with  Pad Split. 

These two loan types are among the few exceptions that permit closing directly in the name of an LLC.Most of my clients initially take title in their own name, then later transfer the property into an LLC or land trust for asset protection or tax benefits.

To maximize my cashflow and gain landlording experience, I’d do STR and MTR in the other units, as well as the other bedrooms in my unit.