I'm feeling the delays I've imposed on myself in my RE investing, so I'm trying to correct my trajectory to get back on course ASAP.You may not realize it, but you just stated your goals.Number of properties, no matter how you arrive at a number, is never a goal. 

Starting with land can help build funds for bigger opportunities, but multifamily is a solid path if your goal is long-term cash flow and financial independence.Good luck!

With your experience and a clear goal to build wealth and transition into multifamily commercial properties, you're on the right path.

Non-payment of rent is always the path of least resistance to get someone out in a somewhat timely manner.

So, if it is more of the 2nd on there...I'm sure that some people might comment to "Do This" or "Do That"...but how do you know if any of them are correct?  

If it’s in an LLCs name it s protected if maintained correctly.  

they look like they'll cash flow a few hundred dollars a month but then you have a rough tenant turnover, or a big capex item come up, and boom - your cash flow is gone for 5 or 10 years.here are two really good threads to read.Overleveraging, net worth, cash flow and headache factorBaltimore - a path to never-ending painhappy to help further.

Down around those areas you'll be swimming in a sea of cabin competition, so a Scandinavian style or something otherwise standout might be the only path to making more. 

Keep pushing, trust your gut when it’s backed by solid info, and keep leaning on the people who’ve trekked a few miles down this path before you.- Dennis Bragg & Jasper

Some quick googling suggests the answer is yes provided I don't rent it out more than 180 days for the first year, do I understand correctly?