The builder is also the lender so I put 20% down.

It's very thoughtfully designed specifically for real estate investors by real estate investors so it doesn't have features you don't need and won't use.

So, if you were to try to refi this property you might not qualify for the loan you want. 

If you work a W-2 job and want to take advantage of short-term rental (STR) bonus depreciation, you can do so whether the property is purchased through an LLC or in your personal name.

When investing OOS, make sure you work with an investor focused agent so you're able to get a good idea of the different areas and make the right investments.

So for handy people, check your local Craigstlist and Angi maybe?

In many cases the forum inquiries or forum promotions are for construction or as many would call “fix & flip” loans.

So I just created an LLC and it was formed with the State about a week ago so I have a little under 70 days left to decide which tax classification I would like to elect before it is defaulted as a disregarded entity, for a single owner. 

So that could very well go towards an investment property.

I have seem other forums so I know lead certificate is not a scam.