Every model has strengths:• KW has strong early training• Coldwell Banker offers a recognizable brand and structure• Local mom-and-pop brokerages can give hands-on mentorship• Models like eXp offer flexibility and national reach  We moved to eXp recently because it opened the door for national expansion, especially for investor-focused agents, but that does not mean it is the right fit for everyone.

Reach out if needed. 

Tennessee’s rules and your net-worth gap are exactly why you want the legal and tax pieces talking to each other instead of using a one-size-fits-all S-corp answer.If you’d like, I can outline a “model structures” I use for couples in similar situations (pros/cons, how income and liability flow, etc.) so you have something concrete to discuss with your local attorney and CPA.

Partnering can definitely make sense, especially when you’re new and want someone with more experience to help with identifying deals, managing rehabs, and understanding local numbers.

I'd recommend reaching out to an accountant about the STR strategy since you're already doing it and have perhaps met the requirements.

I started buying in Indianapolis in 2014 and those deals weren’t not easy to find as a local full time investor and property manager then.

I’m in new agreement locally to launch my 1st Oxford house, but my current insurer said I need to setup a commercial policy, and that’s way more expensive than landlord insurance.

Hey Frankie, thanks for reaching out.

If you're trying to build a team, I would take a look at the "build your investing team" section on BiggerPockets and start out by reaching out to an agent in your market.

Are you looking for properties in your local market or somewhere else?