They use a loan committee so you have real people looking at your big picture rather than the individual transaction or strict guidelines. 

After renovations, I purchased the house with a conventional loan back from the cash offer individual with 3% down.

Our town generally sees 10%+ appreciation every year since it’s a very desirable school district. we would like to be able to sell each side of the duplex individually to collectively be able to sell them for much more money.  

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An opportunity that helps individuals save more and meet a financial goal.

Just remember, the LLC is doing the transaction, not an individual.

In the past, we have filed individual taxes with schedule E but with the portfolio growing to be something more serious business rather than hobby house fixing, we are looking into Accountants/Tax Prep.

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I've seen this bite numerous individuals that are new to new construction multi-family.  

Remind your investor clients that you're not making a lot of money off of their individual transactions, so you would like them to send you their referrals for Retail buyers.