Hey @Logan Barwick, I personally like option 1, but this depends on what your strategy is to grow your real estate portfolio.

Yea this is a long-term personal play more than a strict STR deal. 

There are any number of Real Estate schools available to you, so choose the one that compliments your learning style, whether that be online or in person or a hybrid. 

I'll let others chime in on their experiences, but from a motivational perspective, I think attending live events and getting the "conference high" is something that only happens through in-person connections and being in the same room with investors who are eagerly pursuing their real estate/financial goals. 

Raising your credit score will get you far better rates personally as well as with private lenders for your LLC. 

Here’s a breakdown of the main ways investors fund their first deal while minimizing their own cash outlay:1.Private Money & Hard Money Loans– These lenders focus more on the deal than on your personal finances.

Scaling from 8 to 20-30 flips per year requires a strong financing strategy, and business funding can be a great way to access capital without it reporting to your personal credit.

Is 10-15 miles too big of an area when determining the unit count per person?

.- Navigating tricky landlord-tenant relationships when you live on the same property.While some people thrive in this environment, others find it difficult to balance personal space with their role as a landlord.### 3.

More due diligence and follow up, does this person have a job that's consistent for at least a year?