Remember, building a relationship takes time, and showing genuine interest in your neighbor as a person can lead to a more fruitful conversation down the line. 

I am super new to the idea and business of real estate investing but am totally open to learn and work with anyone! 

So you would have to get a commercial loan if going straight to the LLC - which usually has worse terms (shorter rate lock period, shorter amortization schedule).USUALLY, you can borrow personally and then deed it to the LLC after the fact and as long as the LLC is owned by the borrower you won’t trigger a due on sales clause.  

I’m most interested to learn how people in the local area are picking their investments and how much pain they are willing to endure per unit. 

I personally do not own an investment property near downtown Danville but I believe the fair price range for a two bed 1 bath is between $400-$500.

Explore my personal favorites, Set For Life by Scott Trench or The Total Money Makeover by Dave Ramsey, for invaluable financial insights.3.

Every person on this forum is going to have a different idea on what makes a "good deal"Personally, for rentals, I look to gain as much equity right off the bat as possible and have little to no money in the deal.

That way I also know that it went to the correct person. 

It’s all about what you pull from the person.

I've had my share of challenges, including dealing with the ups and downs of the market, but I’m committed to learning and growing.