Start by defining your goals—cash flow, appreciation, long-term holds?

I'd suggest that there is essentially no tax implication for this as compared to your alternatives.

@Timur Salikov How would you compare the Westwood neighborhood to where yours is?

Quote from @Rachel Vann: Investment Info:Other buy & hold investment.

Long-term buy-and-hold rentals in stable neighborhoods, prioritizing consistent cash flow and responsible management over rapid appreciation.

I'll be specifically looking to start in the Cincinnati, Ohio and lean towards targeting buy and hold single family and potentially multi family as well.Any advice is appreciated and I look forward to connecting. 

I didn't see a need for a holding company but if someone wants one, you can just use another LLC as the holding company.

As you begin your REI journey here is one tip I have for you:Use this website as you are trying to narrow down the places you want to invest in. https://www.areavibes.com/Its awesome because it gives you a "total livability score" & you can compare different zip codes & streets to others. 

- properties going at a time as a sort of hedge against 1 contractor holding me back on 1 property rehab.

@Veronique Leroy I would say it is possible if you force equity, hold for a few years and then sell and then average the return of the whole profit over the timeframe of deal.