To be clear, I'm thinking I would do the above for several years while building my portfolio and learning, and then solely focus on my portfolio once I'm established and am generating enough income to live off of.

If you are out of state, I would definitely recommend establishing relationships with contractors, property managers, agents, etc. before you start to make sure you are set up for success. 

Having established relationship will help to get better rates too.

This can be seen throughout the licensing of RE agents, mortgage lenders, financial advisors, etc.

I feel like I need to talk someone who is investing in multifamily rather than a tax professional or financial advisor.

I am looking to sign up for services from Anderson Business Advisors and I’m looking for some feedback from any of you who have used or currently use them.

I was told the best thing to do was establish an LLC as I begin my venture. 

Going with the latter and hoping to establish a relationship with the local lender going forward. 

Keyrenter is an established residential property management company with close to 10,000 properties across the country.

If you have no lates in the last 12 months and re-established credit meaning you have atleast 3 tradelines you have made ontime payments on for the last 12-24 months you may be eligible for VA financing with 580 min or lower scores depending on the scenario.Most of the time these type of files with be a total cluster and require 30-40 conditions ranging from letters of explanation, additional documentation, and or other to close.