I would prefer to buy the house in my LLC but I also want to maximize the profits and minimize the tax burden.  

Local markets are preferred as I've known this area my whole life.

It was because neither had home computers or internet but preferred email style communication.  

Also, several of the questions depend on personal preference and risk tolerance of the investor. - Josh

To this day,I much prefer using seller financing, hard money, private money and unsecured lines of business credit to finance my deals.

Hi guys,So I've been doing homework on real estate investing for a while and I am ready to put it to practice...is there anyone in the local Dallas area (preferably Cedar Hill) that would be willing to let me look over your shoulder as you work a deal or two?

Right time, right place type of thing, although I would prefer owning the entire duplex.Our longer term goals are to grow our passive income stream via buy and hold of more SFH and larger apartment complexes.  

Also do any investors use online insurance company or prefer a local agent?

Preferably 5 year.Market rent $700-$850 No Money Down. 

Preferably a multifamily with my brother and his wife in one of the other units.