Recommend you first figure out the property Class you want to invest in, THEN figure out the corresponding location to invest in.Property Class will typically dictate the Class of tenant you get, which greatly IMPACTS rental income stability and property maintenance/damage by tenants.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.If you buy/renovate a property in Class D area to Class A standards, what quality of tenant will you get?

Mortgages for LLCs with personal credit under 680 are tough and expensive, and under 640 are typically not really economically practical for the borrower. 

Quote from @Bob Avery: I don't recommend leaving a space blank because someone could later attempt to add something in.

@Jared Goldwasseri would strongly recommend you go to Cincinnati in person. 

I'd like to be able to give a variety of options for the listeners along your recommendations and feedback on the options.

For those who manage your properties out of state, what door locks would you recommend?

I would recommend reaching out to a few local lenders in your area.

I have already met with and spoken with a couple through my current work (both active and recently "retired") that didn't seem all that eager to get into the topic, or interested even offering advice beyond "I wouldn't recommend it."

I recommend modeling your family budget for a year and conservstively project project your income, investment growth and expenses conservatively out to at least 80 years old.

Hey Sam,Congratulations, hopefully you can work something out.My recommendation would be working with a lender that is comfortable with seller financing and keep your cash to close at a minimum.