The questions in the forums about choosing a brokerage are everywhere, so I thought this might be helpful as a placeholder for other investor-friendly agents who can add their experience in choosing or switching brokerages over the years.I've been investing for over 30 years and licensed as an agent for 10 years.

Are you seeking helocs on investment property or primary residences.?

While overall retail spending is projected to rise 2.5% to 3.5%, consumers are being more strategic with their purchases.

What's your strategy for getting your first investment property?

I plan to focus on short-term rentals in a property that I’m house-hacking, and hopefully move on to multifamily properties from there.I purchased Brandon Turner’s books Rental Property Investing and Investing in Real Estate with No Money Down.

Most importantly, we view this as a strategic move to grow our real estate portfolio.

RE Pro Status supercharges this.If you or your spouse are an RE Pro, your LP investments can lead to depreciation offsetting both passive and active income.If you are not an RE Pro, the losses due to depreciation can only be used to offset passive income—such as income from other rental properties or other passive investments.

Start by reading the Ultimate Real Estate Investing Guide: https://www.biggerpockets.com/guides/ultimate-real-estate-investing-guide/introduction2.

I'm planning to invest in Cincinnati, Ohio, specifically near the University of Cincinnati (UC), and I could use some guidance.

Go read the next 100 threads below this one in the mobile home park investing subforum that we are in. :)