Feel free to comment if you are in the business or recommendations. 

This business is a big scam.

@Guillaume Vidallet no matter what state you create an LLC in, all other states will require you to register any LLC that does business in their state.So, you buy a rental in Michigan and place in an LLC, you'll have to register that LLC in Michigan. 

I have a some of high interest debt I used to start my business along with some personal debt I would like to pay off.

I always recommend that you have significant cash before buying as real estate is cash intensive business

They are very win win oriented and they say each lease is unique and creative it different ways because each of the 130 businesses there are in buildings, factories, hangars, and shops all located on federal ground.

Speaking from the Arizona perspective, we are experiencing continued growth, attracting lots of new residents (Californians choose Texas and Arizona as their top 2 places to move).Here's an economic forecast:https://www.azcentral.com/story/money/business/economy/2019/12/11/arizona-state-university-annual-economic-forecast-predicts-slower-growth/4398074002/Not sure where you are getting your "low rent" thoughts, maybe compared to CA.

I’m also aware there could be tax advantages to running a rental business, which could help offset the shortfall.I’ve had experience with short-term rentals in the past, but I found them to be a headache.

Advice: Like others mentioned, I would launch as soon as possible despite business of the year. 

Hey James, I'm sure you've found a solution by now considering this post is 2 years old, but for future reference here is what I have found as far as software solutions for managing a handful of rehab projects at once.Construction/Rehabbing Specific PM Software vs Generic PM SoftwaresWhen choosing your software solutions you will need to decide if you prefer a house flipping software that is specifically built for managing a house flipping business or use a generic project management software.