I started my jouney here in 2011 and I am still learning everyday - especially from others on this forum.My personal portfolio is located within Stamford and Bridgeport.

They are all under my personal name.

Personally I'm against these types of programs, especially 5-figure ones.

.• I purchased a small 1B/1Ba condominium in a high rise building in 2004 for personal use.• In 2010, I moved out and decided to put in in service as a rental unit.• I was able to keep it well occupied and leased throughout 2024.• I sold the condo unit in late 2024 for a nominal profit.That brings us to today. 

For funding, explore options like FHA loans, personal savings, or creative financing, and focus on New Jersey markets that align with your goals, such as Newark for rentals or commuter towns for house hacking.

There is an amount that you can distribute from an IRA account to purchase a personal residence.You then might be able to turn the personal residence into an investment property.Best of luck.

.- 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.

I personally think you can successfully market both your property management (PM) and buy/sell real estate services under one brand if you position them correctly.

Overall I would personally consider how I can still grow with the freedom that I have focusing on my real estate.

If someone injures themselves and sues, they will be suing the LLC and not you personally.