Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?

@Dar Baruchim you should see your first few investment properties and find experts to assist you.Buying sight unseen OOS is not recommended for newbies.

Understand you've received some conflicting feedback so perhaps it might make sense to go with the most reputable/recommended in your area. 

I would disagree I've seen standardized definitions of the types of communities. but I do agree there is a place in the market. it's fast growing and undersupplied but I disagree on how much of a premium people place on it. it's still less efficient and lower rents per square foot from a development perspective I'd never do it myself. it's still a suburban market and we develop urban. here are a few articles I reference with some of our BTR entitlement clients:https://www.urban.org/sites/default/files/2023-06/What%20Is%...https://www.cbre.com/insights/reports/build-to-rent-overviewThe CBRE one does a good analysis of the styles and groupings if you care to read. 

Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?

I can hook you up w/ intel on who the recommended property managers are around here.

Recommend you find a GREAT PMC that can help or connect you with agent for acquisitions.

Hey Victor,I would recommend shopping around at a bunch of different brokerages and finding ones with the best split and broker for guidance. 

It's definitely recommended to get permits if you have not.

@Ryan SummersNo matter what California is going to get you whether your LLC is in California or notMy recommendation just buy in your name and get an umbrella policy