@Mike Zahniser I agree, as long as they are paying the rent who cares if they answer the phone and why would you even need to speak with them?

The correct verbiage to use when speaking to people.

Speak to your CPA and attorney.

I’m Italian and actually I’m working in Dubai but I’d like to start business in real estate and from what I read US is actually the most dynamic place.

Here's the situation, there is a multifamily on the market for $550k (I know I should start extremely small, but living in NY does not make that easy - for now let's use this as the example), which conservatively speaking can bring in 8% ROI. 

I let them know that I work with full transparency and will always let anyone I speak to know upfront that I am a licensed RE agent but I am working with them solely as a private investor and not as a RE agent.

Justin,If you decide to go the LLC route, I would suggest speaking to an attorney with experience in these matters. 

Also, if self-directed companies offer any events of their own or are invited to speak at someone else's events, there's a high chance you will meet private lenders there as well.

I'm sure it's not as easy as walking in and asking for credit.I live in Colorado Springs, CO, so if anybody has a bank or someone to speak with about this, that would be great.Thank you all for your time a input into this question.

Any thoughts on good articles to read or people to speak with?