If you have a chunk of money to get going I'd personally buy the biggest thing you can if you don't I think house hacking into a 4 plex is great. 

Explore my personal favorites, Set For Life by Scott Trench or The Total Money Makeover by Dave Ramsey, for invaluable financial insights.3.

I personally would never invest somewhere that could outlaw rentals.

The interest rate on a HELOC or Heloan may be better than the personal loan. 

If there is a due on sale clause in the loan doc then it doesn’t matter what the loan officer told you verbally.I’m not an attorney, but from my understanding of the loan is still in your name personally a good litigator can pierce the veil and your LLC protection wouldn’t amount to much.

He's efficient and personable and is very able to assist you with questions if needed.Hope to discuss this with you further,

And always check social media for red flags and I agree with Vince, always meet a person.  

I love talking personal finance and real estate investing so I would be happy to help.

I personally hate them and think they are little more dust magnets but will add some if crucial. :) 

Just curious do you find that accessing county records online through the county clerk website works just as well as going in person?