(Fair disclaimer, we are a distributor for CWP, Wood Harbor, Wellborn, and Wolf cabinets)The advantage to a big, established player (like any of the above) come to things like -* Quality of finish (Paint in a controlled shop is way different than paint at some guy's uncontrolled shop)* Warranty* Quality control of doors and boxes* Quality of construction* Service and Logistics* Quality of hardwareWhen you're talking about local manufacturers, they're oftentimes not building in an environmentally controlled environment.

It's important to establish good relations with your lender as you continue to invest.  

You're looking at established residences that have been there for decades, and now their lot is worth more than they paid for their whole house 30 years ago.

Theoretically I feel like this should work but reality, I feel like, is not this simple:Have a number of different realtors (possibly wholesalers I've established relationships with) keep an eye out for potential deals  and let me know when they come up  Have a number of financial partners and lending institutions lined up ready to JV with when deal do come up.

We don't have an LLC or anything established yet.

If so, how would I establish that I'm purchasing a property as an investor if not via some sort of business entity. 

However, a corporation cannot be established for the mere purpose of lending money in excess of the 6% limit.

A mortgage broker already has established relationships with multiple lending institutions and can take your information one time from you and know who to pair you up with. 

Im 18 and still establishing my credit right now so there is still time i think before i can make my first purchase.

The HOA decides to raise dues, the rental cap is met, a special assessment gets slapped on your association and BAMN your cash flow just went out the window.Condos are, in my mind, a gamble, your investment is at the mercy of others decisions and often those other peoples interests aren't in line with mine.