As far as where to invest, either start where it is best to invest (landlord friendly states with your preferred balance of cashflow, appreciation, and other factors) OR where you have the strongest team. 

I prefer to have good relationships with my tenants and even get to become friends with them sometimes, which others discourage and I can see why but it's just how I am.

We just preferred the lower down option. 

As much as I’d prefer she go get a loan she’ll never qualify.

Pick the top two you prefer and make the offer.

I have my LLC in Virginia but trying to buy a property in Maryland, is it preferred tax wise to have another LLC in MD .

If SFH house hack, 3-5% down conventional is my preferred way.

He got some great local financing with a low interest rate through my preferred lender.

I would prefer the state actually enforce this to keep people from illegally brokering RE but I have never seen it enforced by any municipalities.

I still prefer to work with someone a  reliable GC who can be my eyes and ears on the ground.