Areas with a healthy balance of supply and demand will have more motivated sellers and active buyers.Consider Price Points: Target markets where homes are priced in the sweet spot for investors, often between $100k and $300k.

Contribute to the Roth IRA and investThere may be other, better steps in between, depending on benefits available through your employer (ie, if you're healthy, is a High Deductible Health Plan/HSA available?).

If there were at least a couple of people reaching out per day, then I would say that's a very healthy price.

Sounds like a healthy deal.  

But I have had some success finding  a few that have lower minimums and provide healthy returns with a much shorter commitment timeline vs DSTs. 

Do you mean the "Healthy Homes Rental Inspection" program? 

Unfamiliar with Huntsville but heard great things about the Alabama coast and have several friends investing in the region..a healthy first step will be connecting with an investor focused and friendly lender. .check in with @Joseph Chiofalo he's my go to investor lender for 20+ years. 

Most investor loans will require a minimum down payment of 15-20% of the sales price with having healthy credit and a few months of reserves. 

I also came across the following article which reviews why LLC as a structure is not the way to go.http://www.moodysgartner.com/canadians-beware-united-states-limited-liability-companies-may-be-hazardous-to-your-tax-health/I also found the following to be informative.

It's best to walk through your options with a mortgage professional that can help you make the best financial decision for your near and long term goals.Anyone take out a healthy HELOC lately?