Given the nature of small towns, we have personal relationships with multiple members of the board which we believe positions us well for success but of course there is still uncertainty.

Personally, I don't mix men and women tenants but I know some people do.

Hi Shawn-Congratulations on starting out on your real estate investing career.You have a question about whether it is good to have your real estate license or not as an investor and you are leaning toward multifamily investing.I personally think having your real estate license is helpful as an investor.Having your real estate license allows you to work with other investors to help them build their portfolios which helps expand your network while being productive, you can research market value more effectively, find out about deals before they are listed, and of course it allows you to collect the commission on purchasing any listed property.To Your Success!

I personally stay away from turnkey companies.

I have a few commercial loans that don't report to my personal credit. 

Have an opportunity to assume a VA loan and wondering if I HAVE to do it in my personal name, or if my entity can assume the loan.

Quote from @Mark Thiel: So I’m a total newbie when it comes to real estate investing outside of owning a few personal use homes.

Personally, I think house-hacking is the best way to start. 

I am glad I was in a position to do my first several flips with personal cash and one investor.  

The person that bids the lowest interest rate gets the certificate.