While the wealth of knowledge and experience on BiggerPockets is wide and deep, I would not trust a decision like this to the internet, I would ask you CPA and if you do not have one find one who specializes in this sort of thing.

I hope all this was not just for his benefit as my spouse and I were really looking to be guided by a lawyer who specialized in this.

Lateefah, Yes, I'm a realtor here in the Emerald Coast, specializing in vacation rentals and investment properties. 

I’m currently working in the Indianapolis market, where we specialize in new build duplexes that offer strong cash flow and long-term potential.

You need to find a brokerage that specializes in LTR's and can also handle the property management.

With medium interest rates, you might see a slight impact on cash flow, but BTR properties often still perform well due to their new construction and lower maintenance costs.I’m currently working in the Indianapolis market, specializing in new build duplexes that we construct with strong rental returns in mind.

Quote from @Bryan Martin: I invest and live in Springfield and also run a CPA firm that specializes in Real Estate investment. 

Both of these are niches that only select banks/lenders specialize with.

This one was special because it was completed with a new team of investors and we have already placed 10+ deals under contract in the last 2 months.

Also, after learning the system, setting up rules, and learning how to address my specific special situations, I spend about an hour a week managing the books for 35 doors.