The length of a loan term is a CHOICE of the person selling the $ and the person buying the $.

Additionally, there will need to be a personal guarantee on the loan.

It really depends on how much capital you have to purchase and renovate, and what the ARV of each property is.Investigate your local market by visiting properties in person to get a sense of the market. 

I find that when people know that their partner has a face, they tend to be more accountable because any recourse event would feel more personal.

Personally, I prefer dogs, and I wouldn't have an issue with most breeds.

The last major job fair advertised over 20,000 open positions.Future Rent and Price GrowthRents can not increase unless personal incomes are increasing.

-What creative strategies, syndicates, or JV arrangements worked best for minimizing personal cash invested?

In the context of an LLC, you personally are the "parent" owner as LLCs are essentially pass thrus in terms of taxes.

Im a local Chicago area investor and joined eXp Realty to specialize in representing investor buyers and to do a few personal "commission free" deals per year.

If I do accept TRA, some of the personal info requested, I do not feel comfortable submitting through the tenant.