I'm currently looking to start my own business with my LLC to manage property for other investors. 

With 16 years of experience with investment real estate and involved in over 5K + transactions, I can tell you that you can still get a conventional loan with 1099 income.

Happy to discuss renovating apartments as I have learned a lot over the years in this business.

When it comes time to obtain your license, perhaps you will have a mentor for your first couple of deals that you can go to with all of your questions (my brokerage requires this for the first 3 transactions). 

I'd request that now as they can take anywhere from 2 to 5 days to complete depending on how busy the title company is.

I live in Flower Mound but do 90% of my business in Sherman/Denison.

If you sell property regularly as a primary business, or in the ordinary course of your business, you could be labeled as a dealer/developer and have your property classified as inventory rather than a capital asset.

Before diving in, it's crucial to grasp the basic types of real estate investments:Residential Properties: Investing in homes where people live, ranging from single-family homes to multi-unit apartments.Commercial Real Estate: Involves properties used for business purposes, such as offices, retail spaces, and warehouses.Industrial Real Estate: Includes manufacturing buildings, storage units, and distribution centers.Land: Buying undeveloped land with the prospect of future development or resale.Step-by-Step Guide to Starting in Real Estate InvestingStep 1: Education and ResearchThe foundation of successful real estate investing lies in understanding market trends, property valuation, and the economic factors influencing real estate prices.

For certain AI businesses will "over-hype" their offering but there are very legitimate use cases that you'll just need to see third-party reviews to be able to ascertain if the products actually deliver what they say they do.

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