I've been searching for and working towards purchasing my first investment property for years and years, every time I found one that fit, other local investors with more experience, more readily available funds or alternative financing, and more connections were already writing offers while I was touring the property.

You should consult an attorney or CPA for your specific situation.ANONYMITY: When you create the LLC, your name is recorded on the documents and published on the Secretary of State's website for all to see.

Have you looked locally for partners?

OK, so I recently sold a local rental property and just went into escrow to buy a replacement.

Liberty Mutual, they were one of the few name brand companies that will cover more than 4 rental properties. 

FNRP purchased two good size retail strip centers in my local area and put up signs saying it is under their management.

Contact a local civil engineering firm , they know all the players .

course, NEVER, just do to a local RE meeting, you will learn more in an hour then 6 months reading NOT reality books.

If commercial properties, you can seek loans from small local credit unions and banks that base it off of the debt service coverage ratio and regularly provide loans in the 7s.You can also seek commercial loans on residential properties as well.

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