I always research companies first before doing business, but that comes from my training and working on security issues, especially after having my sites hacked. 

You really want unbiased investor advice so I would focus more on the responses that are from investors (or anyone) living in one area in their bio, but telling you about another area that the invest in where they have no vested interest.It's not to say that all agents are spamming, most is pretty reliable advice on their area, but it's still to be considered with a grain of salt.You are giving everyone too wide a scope to help you - anywhere in the US, and then limited to the Midwest (huge), and others.

We know we want to create an llc but is it difficult to secure a loan?

Some of these Guys are pros at selling if you can secure a deal for 50 % off why would anyone give it away their are legit joint venture partners on this site that will help you and treat you much better as a partner just post it and see what kinda response you get .Have a good day.

Our battery went out and our son had to crawl through a basement window but I doubt too many people could have done that, he was impressed by our increased security but didn't want to drive 2 hours back home so he found a way.  

If you love your job, make good money from your job, have very little time, and have cash want to park into a secure real estate asset, turnkey is the way to go.If you are opposite of that and want to dive into real estate investing operations, then fixed upper and BRRR.

What will be left of the security deposit if they feel they have no choice but to leave the property as is.

If Borrower wishes to exercise this option to extend, Borrower shall notify Lender of Borrower's intent to extend in writing prior to the Maturity Date.Security for Payment: This note is secured by n deed of trust of even date from Borrower to Doc Prep 911, Trustee, both of which cover the following real property: Lots xxxx, City of xxxx, according to the map or plat recorded in xxxx, Map Records, xxxx, Texas.

My inherited tenants ALL SMOKE and none had security deposits. 

This in return has been affecting my ability to secure a recent refinance I attempted with a renowned bank.