In partnering, I just didn't want to get into an "analysis paralysis" mode trying to analyze a deal while seeking partners but I can see how the benefits can certainly outweigh the risks. 

You might have to seek out private lenders who are not an institution.

Greetings:I am seeking capital to purchase a commercial property (12 units).

I'm seeking advice on my next steps to help grow my RE empire here in San Diego.

But I have looked up on the forums about structuring LLC's around properties and there seem to be very mixed reviews about using business entities at all.So, my question is who is the appropriate professional to seek for advice on this?

I'm not an attorney(you should seek out one), yet I know that there will be requirements from the state / county to provide your real estate license number at some point in setting up the start-up business.

At this point in my life, we are property tax payers, but I know that being in the military, where I go next, I will likely seek a cheaper apartment in a moderately safe area and seek a company that maintains their propertly well and addresses repairs and issues quickly, but won't care if the interior is dated looking so longs as it is clean and things work, but I am definitely not seeking a place with a yard that has to be maintained.

Hi, my name is Necheon Cooney a motivated individual with a full-time job new to the BP community. making my first step toward networking awesome website by the way. I've been reading and researching about REI for mon...

Like I said, I see lots of folks posting the sales side, I rarely, well never, have ran into someone seeking these deals.

Like J Scott said he is not lowering his return # so he seeks out those areas that it can be achieved and I suspect he has a full blown machine that can make that work.. the average investors trying to buy their first rental if they follow the 2% rule in my personal opinion will be buying in a very tough to manage Ghetto type situation.I am would venture to guess that the properties you sell don't hit the 2% rule and you would never suggest that investors buy in those neighborhoods.