Anyway, I know I should be researching properties so as in regards to using the Zillow app and just seeing proprietors for sale, should I call the agent and ask him questions about the property?

I have no interest in filing for LLC and doing all the additional reporting and legwork that requires so my plan was just to list myself as a sole proprietor, since my wife is/will not be involved in running any rental properties we acquire. 

sole proprietor, S/C corp, LLC?

If a sole proprietor, there may not be workmen's comp coverage as indicated by Karen M. above; but you should in that case ask them to sign a waiver so that you don't get stuck with any claim due to injury.

I have competed the state of fl. application for DMV Motor Vehicle license to have a sole proprietor business.

I have been renting out a few places as a sole proprietor that just about squeak by, loving the tax writeoffs.

More in-depth: Should I file as sole-proprietor and reduce my tax liability by reducing my adjusted gross income (pays more SE tax) or should I file as S-Corp.

@Steven Hamilton II,I have continued my research and stumbled upon something called a Checkbook Control Solo 401k.https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.forbes.com/sites/greatspeculations/2011/07/15/think-about-going-solo-in-your-401k/amp/https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Solo_401(k)It seems that as a sole proprietor without any employees, I can create a Solo 401k.

I have opened a Sole Proprietor business bank account for the business. 2) When I opened the Sole Proprietor business bank account, I transferred several thousand dollars from my personal bank account into the business account to have money available if I found a good deal.

I'm currently running everything under my Sole Proprietor business, but I know I'm going to need to change that soon.