I am trying to figure out if people generally run these are sole proprietorships or through an LLC.

@Rajin SainiReach out to private lenders here on BPHappy to take a look at some of your dealsWhat we find to work the best is honestly not sell anyone but just tell people what you doYou fix and flip a few homes per month using private and hard money

It seems like banks lend more money to people paying more income tax.

I am looking to connect with people who are doing out of state investing.

I aim to utilize other people's money to invest wisely in buy-and-hold multifamily properties.

Totally a viable option but keep in mind the documentation of the process and making sure that YOUR material participation does not exceed anyone else in the home - for example, your cleaners or maintenance people. 

Mostly with people I know well. 

Does anyone know of a good community that's specifically meant for people who are more advanced in real estate? 

But, the value of properties has been going up steadily, and lots of people want to rent. 

Harrowgate is up and coming in my opinion, even though people still may call it Needle Park.