I really enjoyed this thread from multiple angles.

I work on projects across multiple states and have a strong network of contractors.Regarding when to involve a contractor, if it’s someone you haven’t worked with before, I’d suggest waiting until after the inspection.

Local PM here - we have multiple development projects we are gearing up to sell, both small multifamily and townhouses should you want to take a peak at them.

If your business operates in multiple states, you may still have tax nexus and filing obligations in both, regardless of your LLC’s location.

I bought it, lived in it while rehabbing which I did multiple times and added a few rentals into the mix.

Cozy was "good enough" for awhile but the lack of a mobile app and multiple tenants having issues setting up payments, etc caused me to look elsewhere.  

Your property is similar to mine in great Indianapolis suburb with good schools owned since 2013 - worth about $300,000 (possibly could get a little more if in a multiple offer situation), property tax $6249.

How do I access equity spread across multiple properties?

Eric,, I think why people go for the fund model is the idea that they are spreading their money into multiple notes being held by the company.. while in theory this is great but as you noted you don't really have any security compared to being the beneficiary of the debt instrument IE debt is in your name. 

I placed multiple  calls to them and they said if I called again they’d drop the deal!