Hi Morgan -It sounds like a DSCR portfolio loan might be a good fit for this scenario, given the rental income and the potential for self-management.

I do have sufficient cash of our own in our bank accounts to show we could cover the mortgage for ~6 months if it was unrented.  

Most 1099 self- employed investors generally write everything off so using 1040's, 1120's or 1065's is a no go for tax returns.

It used to be fine and helpful, but now it's embarrassing when someone doesn't ask about Columbus, Ohio, or the midwest and you drop into a post to suggest Columbus with the benefit to you (self-promotion).

I am not trying to sell books, however my BP book on self storage devotes the last 1/3 of the book to the topic of how to get started in real estate syndications.

Some would say there are no detailed explanations on how to “pay your self first”, I know I didn’t find any, but listening to that part over again, I came up with my own solutions to get the start in the game. 

I self manage our portfolio and know that life is probably going to be different if we have kiddos someday/my primary job really takes more time/energy out of me. 

We are going to be self managing our properties from out of state, and need someone who can show prospective tenants property, allow maintenance workers/inspectors in, and to hold our key.

And that period kind of soured me on self managing and rentals.

I self manage my own rentals and I also operate a management company assisting other investors nearby.