I would like to use the equity I have built up in my current duplex to purchase another investment property.

@Gabrielle CutlerWrite down why you're investing and what you envision your investments doing for you in 2-5 years.

.: Investment Info:Small multi-family (2-4 units) buy & hold investment in Columbus.

However, this structure is usually recommended for clients who employ a professional property manager (PM), as the trust arrangement can create additional administrative complexities.Regarding whether to use one LLC per property or place multiple properties under a single LLC, the answer largely depends on your risk tolerance and investment strategy.

Investing in Milwaukee for the last 10 years I'm biased to recommend house hacking a duplex as the best way to start if you have limited capital.

Quote from @Marlin Yoder: Investment Info:Single-family residence buy & hold investment.

But very few investors are in the #1 performing sector over the last 1, 3, 5 and 10 year periods, according to the National Council of Real Estate Investment Fiduciaries (NCREIF): senior housing.  

I am looking at purchasing my first investment property around Q3 of next year.

Here are my thoughts:First, your 2.6% mortgage on the rental is an absolute goldmine—it’s a rate we’re unlikely to see again in our investing lifetimes.

Looking forward to exploring the area and looking for more investments around the area.