House hacking a 2-4 unit property with FHA (3.5% down) or Conventional (5% down) can be a smart way to start, while DSCR loans or partnerships can help if you need alternative financing.

Real estate is a slow game, but over time, it can help you build significant wealth.

.- Automation helped us focus on the most valuable leads.- The system saved us both time and money, allowing us to close more deals.Anyone else tried this?

A VA can help you compile lists of potential wholesalers, manage follow-ups, and even track responses from your marketing efforts—freeing you up to focus on high-level strategy and deal analysis.Hope these ideas help!

Since I'm not a lawyer, there might be a specific reason, depending on your situation, why that might be useful.On the other hand, I've seen crazy large structures for small portfolios, and there are many attorneys willing to charge you for the help of setting them up. 

Inspection reports and appraisals are helpful but aren't a cure-all.

If I could re-frame, and put myself in your shoes, I would look for a money partner to help secure rehab properties. 

This ensures compliance and may help with future tax benefits.Kansas: File a resident return, including the Missouri loss, which can offset other income in Kansas.Even though no Missouri tax is due, reporting the loss properly in both states is essential.

However, should you have net rental income that is subject to net investment income tax, then REP status would be helpful to avoid NIIT.Just to be clear, if you have an STR and you materially participate in it, you aren't subject to NIIT. 

Any advice/input/experiece would be amazingly helpful. .