The agency will have some set of guidelines about land use.

I would suggest setting up a VA, building your own list and having them call and vet for motivated sellers for you.

Let me know and I can set up an interview with the broker/owner. 

Nashville Yards is set to open in the Spring and the new Pinnacle tower is gaining office tenants like crazy - much to my surprise. 

The experience of the housing provider is going to be the real challenge to getting you a set of keys to move in with...they have to qualify, pass inspection, sign a bunch of paperwork, and finally lease up and send everything into LMH. 

Quote from @Andrea Lee: Hi all,I'm set to close on my first property ever next week in Cleveland Ohio.

You can set up separate LLCs for each property to keep risks compartmentalized.

also noting most people arent' aware but the credit score run by a mortgage lender and say a general lender like a bank are actually going to be different scores (and likely slightly different ranges) - with some greater weights on mortgage debt for the mortgage lender Credit Bureau settings

I have been using some sets for 10 years. 

Planning ahead for your move to Rapid City and setting up a network is a smart approach, especially since you’re already experienced with properties in NC and Las Vegas.