In the future, I plan to have more rentals but more interested in out-of-state investing than in state so I currently only have the one rental.

I definitely plan on building a team in the market we select. 

If you’re planning investing in the St Pete area, I recommend connecting with Josh Green.

See prelim site plan

I currently have a bank account dedicated to my first property which I hold in an LLC, and I'm planning on paying out of pocket for the start-up costs initially but I wasn't sure if creating new savings accounts under my first LLC's Bank constitutes a comingling.

For long-term planning, consider transferring the property into a trust to manage tax and legal complexities.This post does not create a CPA-Client relationship.

Just plan on paying the agent's fee if you are successful.

With out that, there is no proof that it will perform.Do you have a full estimate and plan for 3 years on the property?

I plan on driving alot to find distressed or run down multifamily properties that possibly are owned by an out of state investor and reaching out however would like everyone's opinion or personal experience on some other creative ways.

So adding this to my prospecting plan may provide reach to do deals that I may not have had before simply circling the usual watering holes.