Start listening to the BiggerPockets podcast starting at the very beginning and start growing your network, look on Facebook/BiggerPockets for different events, find a mentor doing what you want to do, and get to know the local lenders/brokers.

The NCREIA is a great networking event that meets every month in Charlotte.

I do plan to self manage since its in my hometown; however, I am planning for property management as an expense in the event I move to a bigger city for better employment.

He's doing exactly what you're doing, but his members get his opinion on the future outcome of sporti9ng events.

And when you say seasoned, you are referring to the six months the property has to be in your name before a financing event can occur? 

I would call the city/town and ask general questions...wouldn't tell them you own some non-permitted ADUs.Find and attend some real estate networking events; maybe you'll meet another person who has dealt with this kind of situation.If you have the funds, you may want to talk with a local real estate attorney and see what they advise. 

Open to small or large events.

First off, in some brokerage accounts, you can move money around index funds without incurring a taxable event i.e VTSAX to VTI or something or withint a 401k or Roth and completely change your funds much like a 1031 Exchange.Are you sure you are in a taxable account?  

If you know or have been here before I'd love to hear your thoughts.Cheers,NatePeople choose LLCs for liability protection in the event something happens on the premises.

It's key to connect with others, so go to local gatherings and events to learn more about your area's market.