Unless you are hurting bad for a tenant, I would say no right off the bat, it sucks going some time without a tenant, but it sucks even worse when you cant get them out of the house and then they destroy it.

Hi there! Terrified new homebuyer here stepping into the world of real estate investing. Looking at house hacking a duplex to start. I'm open to any and all advice you have! Grateful for Bigger Pockets and all their t...

Learned a $60,000 lesson this way on my first house.

That time frame will determine your RE strategy. 

However, I have contacted the Secretary of State office and it states on their website that there it is a one time filing/fee to form an LLC there.You will typically want the LLC setup where the asset is located. 

I am the first time rental property buyer.

Where we invest we have family so we do visit a few times a year and can always have family go visit the property.

Those holding cost will certainly add up over time and kill any cash flow.

I am looking to buy my first investment property and have heard a lot about  Fort WayneAs an out of state investor, I am looking to connect with investors/agents in the area to build further knowledge on specifics with the markets and hopefully bring business to in the future!

Desirable first ring city neighborhood.