(this helps expands your geographic targets if you don't have to manage), etc. 

Non-payment of rent evictions are usually easier. 

Local market for now but eventually I'd love to target out-of-state properties as well.

@Haley ElisabethA few things to point out/think about from someone that is active in your target market.

appliances are usually easier to replace.  

It also makes cleaning easier, as you don't get that layer of nastiness where the sink meets the counter.But, if this is a low end, low rent type area, probably best to do it as cheap as possible.  

The markets you’re targeting sound promising.If you’re open to it, consider Memphis.

I'm actively thinking about my target areas and possible deals, but would really appreciate if there were any groups or mentors available interested in discussing the ins and outs of favorable market locations, financing, ideal type of investments and getting that elusive First Purchase!

When you have a MF property it's a little bit easier to stagger the increases because you most likely don't want to drop occupancy that low, so when you have 1 unit it's just kind of figuring out what's important to you and than just trying it and seeing what happens. 

I don't think it will be any "harder" or "easier" changing title/loan into the LLC from a mechanical standpoint, but the lender might be more willing/able if the same people were in the LLC as the original loan.