I am conflicted on whether to use the 500K on one big property (ideally multi-unit) or buy several smaller properties.

Hi Willie, I think it would be best to wait until you have more capital to put down for a multi-family property. 

I'll be specifically looking to start in the Cincinnati, Ohio and lean towards targeting buy and hold single family and potentially multi family as well.Any advice is appreciated and I look forward to connecting. 

Hello Vanessa and welcome to the investment party!

The Chicago Association of Realtors'® specifically state "When you become a Dual Agent, you owe equal fiduciary duties at that point to both parties in the transaction, and you lose the ability to negotiate for, strategize and advise either one."

You can check out my videos to see some of the tenant buyers that were super grateful to become home owners.

Instead of a custodian/administrator, find a facilitator (i.e. a third-party administrator).

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Hi @Brandon MorganI'm a little late to the party here, but whether or not to get an LLC is something many real estate investors consider, and it often depends on your specific goals and circumstances.