@Elyse MartinezRecommend you first figure out the property Class you want to invest in, THEN figure out the corresponding location to invest in.If you apply Class A assumptions to a Class B or C purchase, your expectations won’t be met and it may be a financial disaster.So, when investing in areas they don’t really know, investors should research the different property Class submarkets.

You should focus on real estate rather than waste time on things you don't do well - and you need to make sure the marketing lines up with your real estate business.

I'm trying to pinpoint my financial strategy in attaining these projects and HMLs are always suggested to me. 

They've said I need to learn to be more responsible, and that I'm endangering their financial wellbeing.

-It is a much more active business than a traditional rental.

Something worth at least looking into for the original poster is checkout "zen business . com " You can try to make an LLC on your own there before paying a lawyer 

The leasing fees are the low hanging fruit that makes that business even worth pursuing.

Keep in mind if you are doing commercial/portfolio/other loan types then none of this may matter…but for Fannie/Freddie it will.SCHEDULE CThe Schedule C portion of your personal tax returns is where most people file a business that is operated as a “sole proprietorship”.

The more established borrowers with a track record likely have their banking relationships in place so how to you earn their business?

For networking, I think I'll start just by attending a local real estate investor meeting and just listen and meet people, and hand out my business card.