Steps on getting started on real estate inventment

[Farida Hussain]

Hi All - I'm just starting with the real estate investment goal and very novice at this. I would like to get some suggestion from people who have done this and started small as a part time.

1. In order to get started and scale, would you suggest a LLC?

2. How to find positive cash flow properties?

3. Any areas to suggest in the Houston, TX area?

4. Any real estate agents that deal with investment properties would like to connect with as well.
5. How to claim deductions related to mortgage from rental properties?
6. What other things to consider in today's highly competitive market?

Thanks.