Whether your at $0 or $10mm of personal cash to start with.   

It is the one that gets in contact with the person/owner and connects.

I am also looking for in person meetups in the Detroit, Ann Arbor, and East Lansing or Lansing areas.

While an LLC can offer liability protection and tax benefits, it’s not essential for a single property—personal liability insurance and an umbrella policy may suffice for now.

If @Drew Sygit doesn't have a local person for you, I have CFO clients in KC, MO that have used this firm: https://propertyvaluationservices.net/services/protest-taxes...

I'm only getting into real estate now, with one property in Tokyo (single family home) and one condo in Waikiki.I had largely dismissed investing in Japan for the reasons @David Gotsill mentioned -- figuring that BRRRR wouldn't really work here unless you have a property in prime location right next to a popular train or subway station.

Most DSCR lenders actually prefer you to own the property in an LLC, although some do allow you to close in a personal name.

We are a boutique firm in Chattanooga and every agent in our firm is personally involved in either real estate development, owns investment properties or flips homes. 

I'm a positive person like most of you probably are, and trusting, and the the way Peter Harris has his program set up to "sell you" is a thing of the past and something I would call predatory.

I'm based out of Raleigh and personally own rental properties in Fayetteville, Benson and Clayton and could offer some friendly advice and help out with your journey.