I'm going to be an agent, but I'm also moving all the pieces into place to purchase my first small multi family in the third or fourth quarter of this year. 

Something like 10% or 20%I know this will be an added expense, but I just cannot do it with having someone I trust representing my interest there.Please, let me know your opinion and feel free to throw here any idea.Thanks!!!

There might be an agency around that allows a low production agent to hang their license with them but I haven't heard of them.

I'm also in Issaquah Highlands, Let's connect and grab coffee sometime! 

Just hearing them chat at the coffee cart I pick up on their analyzing deals and their list of important factors.  

There should be an origination or credit portion of the file which was used to give and make the loan.  

https://realestateguysradio.com/events/how-to-rais...I've gone multiple times to keep abreast of regulatory changes, but many people go to not just to learn how syndication works, but also how to vet sponsors and how to be an effective passive partner in these types of projects.   

If you are ever in Vancouver, BC ping me a message - it would be great to meet up for coffee.

Oh and @Linda- house hacking won’t be an option unfortunately for our household.. definitely thought about it before though!

You need to know what your options are on depreciating your rental units (you can depreciate your rentals faster if you want using accelerated depreciation but you have to make that decision at the very beginning of when you start your accounting on the properties - you cant switch later).That being said, I would suggest that no, you do not need to be an LLC to writeoff expenses for your rentals.