My name is Geoffrey and I just signed up as BP Pro members couple weeks ago because I really want to know more about real estate investing.

On a Non-QM loan, you can finance the property in the name of the LLC but must sign a personal guarantee.

@Max T.For me the biggest benefit to landlord locks is the single master key that opens every unit.

Not just from your buyer side of the transaction.If you're only doing one transaction, it's probably not worth getting an EIN.You can have the check made out directly to your name, you just have to remember to deal with it during tax time.If you plan on doing more of these and other transactions, then it might be worth getting into a DBA and/or EIN.I go through this all the time when I sign up with vendors to do BPOs.

My name is Joe and currently live and work in Beijing China.

My bIggest hope in wrItIng thIs Is to Inspire others out tgere to get started.Three years ago I went down a personal finance rabbit hole.

My biggest take-a-way is that if you have a good tenant, a modest profit feels great, the easiest money you ever made.

We are new to real estate investing and have heard it's difficult to obtain a mortgage under an LLC name.

I closed on a property about 2 months ago and the loan and title are in my name. 

Either way, if you decide to put in an offer, be prepared for a long process, as the only thing that is short about a short sale is the name.