Hard money loans are business-purpose loans - so you will need to do it under a company.

My business partner/PM kept going back and forth until we settled on a deal with A2.

The doorbell camera can't monitor the inside of the rental unit, but it can capture funny business.

Model the portfolio over time with projections for appreciation, rent increases etc., don't assume that paying off mortgages is the best way to generate cash flow.

Most people suggest finding an independent agent who can shop multiple carriers as the best option and that is a good idea also but know that some Indy agent's don't want investor business so I'll say it simply Indy's are great but not all Indy's want your business. 

Appraisers would do on-line and see the business website.

Hello all, I am planning to start a construction agency business in the coming months.

@Kyle Stockford - I know a lot of college students get their RE license and get started in the business doing rentals in the city.  

Ultimately, we let the 45-day window expire and took the net proceeds as boot because we identified a handful of Opportunity Zone investments that were pretty attractive and met the needs of the investor.We then identified a basket of OZ funds with various business models to diversify risk.

Do not assume, ask your 1031 exchange agent.Qualified Use Requirement - Both the relinquished and replacement properties must meet the requirement of being held for investment or used in a trade or business.