I know it would be wise to do it under a business.My question is ,  Does it have to be an LLC or can it be a corporation? 

Right now I use a map and place dots but there should be an easier way. 

You don't need to be an agent to invest!

This site happens to be on the opposite end of the town as the competitors, which might work out to be an advantage.

Kareem Lyons you need to get coffee with a new person every day.

You may run across an investor that manages their own properties, and potentially be willing to go for coffee sometime.

There should also be an agreement signed by the seller agreeing to pay any shortage.In other words, this issue should not hold up your closing if you have competent representation and vendors involved.

@Robert Leonard of course purchase residential as a 4 unit, you can still add the 5th unit and keep residential, it would be an “illegal” 5 units but buyer can still get a residential loan, only that can’t use the 5th rental for income qualifying purposes.

Would love to take you out for coffee and I would appreciate any advice y’all can provide!

If you train your tenant that every time you fix something there will be an upcoming rent increase, they will not tell you of problems and it will cost you a lot more down the line.