Usually I would think it's easier to have the LLC where you are.In SC I can create a LLC for $110 and not have any annual fees to maintain it.

You'll see a lot of landlords struggling with Section 8 renters that don't pay their share of the rent, don't maintain the home, break the lease, act entitled, etc.If you know what you are doing, Section 8 can be a good thing.

And which manager managed vs member managed and what agreements needed between the entities and who provides and maintains.

Recommend consulting with a qualified plumber to maintain the service lateral and repair as necessary."   

The goal is to achieve and maintain financial freedom.

There are still details to keep in mind that I rarely see addressed in stock operating agreements.

This means saving $2,000-$3,000 per month and living off of $3,000-$2,000.If you can maintain that savings rate and keep your cost of living low, you'll be in a great position to jump-start your investment growth much sooner.

I have an IRA/SDIRA and stocks/bonds increase in value, the balance goes up each year (minus the mandatory SEPP payments) correct?

Maybe put some of that into a money market account or the stock market, so if an HVAC does go out in 2 months you can pull out $4-8k to replace it (depending on size, location, etc). 

Some call the stock market a representation of human sentiment in real time, and I imagine the real estate market is not too different.