It’s going to be what I choose to give in my heart and not out of compulsion or guilt .

I have looked at a lot of data, I’ve talked to other investors and realtors, but I am getting stuck in choosing an area to start seriously looking and making offers.

A lot of investors based in markets like California and New York are choosing to purchase their investments OOS in the Midwest because of the affordability and numbers making more sense.

You may choose to simply quit claim deed the property into the LLC even though the loan is in your name.

Which HELOC product did you end up choosing?

Choose to conduct due diligence in-house, hire a third-party company, or utilize the property management company.

100% what @Chris Mason said.But I'm just curious:  Why did you choose a NN lease and not a NNN lease?

As you and others stated it's easier to get started in residential but I'll tell you why I choose to focus on commercial.

Look into and research 3-5 different markets that excite you, choose one to start. 

You can always call up the title company beforehand to get an idea if they charge any sort of settlement, recording, doc prep, etc fees.As for the Seller side, the buyer chooses the title company 95% of the time, unless seller just recommends one.