I'm seeking real-life experiences such as application, lending, insurance process, and so.Thank you in advance!

Tax Advice - I have a duplex that I live in (house hacking) and we are in the process of renovating it still so we haven't had a tenant in it yet.

Your associate is committed to your investment being a success and will continue to help you throughout this process.  

I would ask questions about what their "normal" customer is, what is their target market, how they look and target properties, if they have a process for targeting off-market deals, can they show you some of the investment properties they have sold in the past.

Would love to hear more about your process.

I do the Trust route per old-school sub-to process. 

No, it was a pretty smooth deal and process.

I want to make sure I start this process on the right foot and have a strong foundation to build on. 

I'm currently in the process of assembling a team, and I've successfully built solid relationships with a realtor, HVAC technician, and a window and gutter specialist.

Avoid hoas, flood zones, affordable housing too.Eliminate all personal debt, invest where you have hefty reserves and for a 10yr + time horizon, and really enjoy the tough processes of this.