There are a few concerns that made me question going through with it, but I have a few contingencies for backup if anything goes wrong.

Looks like they're trying to sell lending services through their app.

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I have already met with and spoken with a couple through my current work (both active and recently "retired") that didn't seem all that eager to get into the topic, or interested even offering advice beyond "I wouldn't recommend it."

#McCormickI have some Youtube videos (link in my profile) that will help with some of your questions and I'd be happy to have a call to help walk you through the market and what you should consider when looking here.

We’re looking to increase our lifestyle through the decrease in housing and built a little passive income medium term. 

It may be more difficult to get financing and a good rate buying through an LLC. 

My recommendation would be to engage an investment property focused realtor (not a general residential realtor) and let that person guide you through the process from pre-qualification to market/property valuation and selection. 

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I manage 400 rentals and have only evicted one tenant through court in the last ten years.