That even though I'm borrowing through an LLC...essentially business to business.

In 45 years in the real estate investment business, I NEVER saw anyone long term successful in the business who wasn’t PASSIONATE about real estate.  

I am currently getting things lined up to purchase the Real Estate Salesperson License course for Illinois, am reading books on sales, listening to podcasts, putting together a business plan, looking up Investor Meetup groups, researching brokerages, and just about to finish the Bigger Pockets book on "How to Invest in Real Estate. 

We all love the idea of the elusive off market deal, but if you are just a person who buys real estate rather than someone who has a real estate business, don't get cute.

. - Experience with growing and scaling a business (Started and grew my high-end tile business.)- Licensed Builder (wanting to build my own MF units)  - Skilled laborer. 

Your first investment strategy should involve your own housing.  

I've been busy with a different pursuit and haven't posted much for the last year.

My business partner and I had 219 units together and we handled everything.

I'm certain it would be difficult for a small business owner to stay profitable as expenses are always on the rise. 

We've found it has superior reporting features, integration features, and is overall more efficient to work within than other REI-specific software.The downside is QBO is not set up for REI so you'll need to do that or work with an expert to ensure it is set up for your business appropriately.Something else to keep in mind is your entity structure and how your entities file tax returns.