Managing from afar can be done on single family homes with a few properties, but you'll still need a solid leasing agent and handyman which can sometimes be hard to find. 

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

I also use business lines of credit from banks, but for this banks definitely want to see revenue (usually 5-10x the amount of a mine they will give you).It is important to remember though that just because these lines and CCs are not immediately reported on your personal credit report, if you miss payments or default you are personally liable and the debtors will add it to your personal credit report.

But if you're willing to take a tiny leap of faith, I think the returns are solid, the diligence and the integrity are there, and the states/markets/submarkets and the asset class are thumbs-up.

Adding value to a property and then either selling or refinancing to pull your capital out is a solid way to build momentum, especially if you're okay breaking even on rental income.

Ask for higher security in person have them back out on their own if they still want the place you will be safer with more security

Explore my personal favorites, Set For Life by Scott Trench or The Total Money Makeover by Dave Ramsey, for invaluable financial insights.3.

i'd pick a market close by, or that you have a personal connection to, or that you visit often.chasing cash flow by itself can lead to negative outcomes - for example, these investors bought in supposed "cash flow" markets:https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/12/topics/1215726-break...https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/963/topics/1195280-expe...https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/48/topics/1137397-balti...hope this helps.

.: It's not an issue IF their lease is scheduled to expire.My personal practice: when a tenant submits an application, I let them know I intend to contact their former landlords.

Hey Grace I may be able to point you in the right direction for DSCR lenders and some solid property managers in Ohio.