I may try to invest locally actually now that I understand I would need to fly back and forth very often to buy properties etc.

While not a big deal in the grand scheme of things, it does create delays and more items that I have to keep track of, that aren't actually productive.I understand a repeat customer may get priority treatment, it's when a desire to keep that customer happy by overlooking existing problems that come up later, occur.

I want to either leverage this to lower my rent to inadvertently pay for a storage unit in place of the basement, actually gain basement access, or keep it in my back pocket as there is a small chance my fiance and I want to break the lease early and this may be grounds to do so. 

Also talked to various finance professionals to get creative on getting across the finish line.Initially it was me and one other GP, but we brought on a third GP to help us raise recently - pending him actually helping raise the funds.We're looking to raise 900k, 700k to close. 400k raised so far (including GP equity), 300k more needed, with 2 weeks left to close.

However, ideally if we started both with the understanding that collaborations and building the right team in conjunction for planning for our larger future and objectives we'd get to the "freedom" that we are all actually chasing via RE that much faster. 

i personally use my regular phone but you could use a google voice number or an actual physical work phone with a different line. i'd do google voice so you're not carrying around 2 phones. :)

Watch the auctions for a month or two (do some simulations for practice) before you actually bid.Otherwise you will likely run home with your tail between your legs.

Again this is sentiment not actual.

Ask for references from a few realtors.I will say that the front office/paralegals are the people you actually want to get.

Some lenders are more flexible on the account information that is needed, so the clients that do it that way will actually name the LLC after the exact address which makes it a bit easier to track.