That said, you can explore commercial lenders or other hybrid type lenders that are completely fine with LLC lending.

I've been exploring options for a multifamily property, single-family homes, and even a luxury condo that could work as an Airbnb.My primary goal is to find an investment that has good potential for profit and tax benefits for this year.

If that were true, the LLC is invalidated.You may want to explore better insurance first.

I would recommend interviewing a few and coming to town over a weekend to meet with a few agents. 

Seller is from out of town but for some reason she was in town and drove past the property.

Having the right attorney is a big part of the business, but also understanding how violations, town inspections, zoning certs, transfer stamps, PTAX and other "fun" parts of the closing process work are a huge part of what we do as agents. 

Preferably in towns of 100k+ in red states. 

Quote from @Kent Ford: Quote from @Rick Albert: Those are the reasons, although I wouldn't be surprised if that is short lived for the mom and pop investors.I was exploring investing in Texas, but here are the problems I came across:1.

This is particularly impressive given that it’s located in a very small town with only two stoplights.

Lynchburg has been ranked as "College Town" and has several hospitals.