If you have an established business which rely on line of credit to survive (buying materials, providing maintenance, etc) then you can easily loose your business should something goes wrong with your real estate investment.

I always preferred the gambling that came with free soft drinks, scantiliy clad women and all the bells and whistles.

About the only thing the buyer might have to do is establish themselves with the utility.

LLC rules are established at the state level and may differ, whereas the corporation, while also established at the state level has much more understanding and case law to establish a firm understanding of the asset protection it provides.

The first thing you need to do is establish a savings reserve.

thanks.I thought buying at tax sale was kind of a gamble / football game.

But, guess what; YOU DON'T HAVE THE MONEY TO DO THOSE IMPROVEMENTS.Spend the next year doing the following:Build your savingsLearn about REIGet rid of all your debtFigure out where you're going to live, if you can't commit to FIVE YEARS in one spot you have no business buying a house.I know this sounds unduly harsh to a young family trying to establish themselves.

Their loan standards are decided by themselves.That may be why you are getting mixed messages.I have found that it will be more beneficial to you to establish relations with several local banks.

@Semaj Worrell We have a number of student rentals are are quite familiar with their dilemma of not having established credit and/or being required to place a {sometimes significant} deposit with the utility company.That said, students are also young, inexperienced and frequently not entirely responsible.  

Next I recommend finding a realtor for MFR searching.If you want to find  mixed use building and run your business in the same establishment that can work pending on your goals.