Personally, I rent out properties that I personally would live in- and I carefully screen my tenants.

@Ashley DennisI think people should consider owning real estate personally (tax benefits) and inside of their retirement account. 

I guess how you handle the person by building a relationship is key here.

What they said^^^^No obtaining a permit for a structure that will be a habitable dwelling is just plain stupid... sorry - nothing personal.

Assume the property is well located with average appreciation ...Selling some properties of mine and just curious what the average investor buyer is thinking ...Thanks guys I wouldn't personally recommend deliberately buying a property you believe will be negative cash flow.

I do want to separate my business and home expenses, but even if I had a business CC, I'd still have to pay it off with my personal money because its going to be awhile before I'm making income.

I wouldn't be selling in this market personally, so if you don't sell the SFR and you really want to do this, a DSCR cash out refinance on the triplex, or a hard money 2nd is your only option to get the liquidity needed to make this move.

There is much debate about that but ideally you’ll talk to an experienced agent who can advise based upon experience as compared to an experienced insurance sales person who can sell. 

I understand that working with professionals decreases the likeliehood of this happening (and this person is a corporate America professional) but thought I'd get some insight from this very well versed community!

For example, if you are primarily networking in person, messaging potential leads on LinkedIn, or active in real estate groups on BP or FB etc., then the website is a point of reference, but isn't as important as the experience and credibility you give off when talking with owners/real estate investors.