Quote from @Paul De Luca: @Michael FureyIf it's not actually going to be your primary residence, you should not use an owner occupant loan.

Visit the properties and also get to know the property manager or team this will make or break your investment regardless of the area you invest in A, B, C, D, E, or F!!!

I'm curious to know what would be the most tax-advantageous,investor friendly state in which to set up my LLC in.I've heard & read about the Delaware Series LLC but I've also heard about Utah & Nevada as being good states in which to form your LLC in.

Interests in Delaware Statutory Trusts as well as tennants in common projects and a host of real estate ownership opportunities that might be more passive in nature than you have now.  

You have replies from @Wendell De Guzman  who is simply amazing. 

Hey Christopher - I'm an agent in Delaware County and would be willing to set up appointments to walk through some homes with you if you want to look at anything in particular.

Once you 'de-hoard' the place and pull the floors, things will start to smell better.

We are looking for recommendations for contractors experienced in the rapair ofstone foundations for our rehab in Drexel Hill. One corner of the house hassettled/sunk and there are bulging walls in the basement.Thank...

The current deal I'm analyzing is a side by side duplex, in a nice town, and on a cul-de-sac. 

I could list many in Toledo and Dayton that are creme de la creme for investors and also home owners.