It’s a little pricey, but so worth the investment 

I realize the LLC is for liability protection but my goal is to retire early and I want to phase into REI being my primary source of income.

Buy 🏡The first step is to find an undervalued or distressed property, ideally one that needs some work but has potential.

It's often more expensive but can work if the cash flow from the properties supports it.3. 

I'm not new to purchasing properties, but this will only be the second property I've ever purchased and the first in this new area.

But, I would like to buy me a home to actually stay in .

Don't know the whole picture, but if you have good credit, you should be way below both points and rate. 

As far as podcasts - it sounds like I am promoting my own here but since someone mentioned them here is a podcast called KC Multifamily Minute and is a weekly show that details all of the on market deals in KC. 

I am chatting with him on Monday, but attempting to do some due diligence prior to speaking with him.

First time poster and new real estate investor but I could really use some advice.