I started taking it seriously and I'm starting to make money.

Hey guys, I’m just getting started on my real estate investing journey.

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

Since your in a Townhome I would suggest start looking for a MFH 2-4 unit to move into and you only need 5% down payment. 

There are a bunch of companies that can do the cost seg for you.Techincally you can do it yourself but it isn't always the best way to go.Check out this article - https://www.merchantmaverick.com/diy-cost-segregation/Covers some of the risks.

We helped a buddy get started in investing and he hired a PM (to my dismay).

I have another property under a management company which will probably put them through a credit check/background check.

Sometimes tenants want extra TI on new development than is standard so developer gets them to start out at inflated rent.

I heard a podcast mentioning a company that specializes in this called Super Hog.

Hello,I wanted to know if I have a below poor credit score would it be beneficial to first try to fix my credit or create an LLC and build my business credit to start investing in real estate and worry about my personal credit score later?