Also define is you are looking multifamily, flip, BRRRR, etc.

LLC electing S-Corp status is usually beneficial when flipping houses, but be careful that your CPA helps you with the "reasonable compensation" aspect- as that would be the main audit risk.

Which aspects of the above do you feel most important at present?

@Forrest Martinson Now that I think about it, I haven't seen any books that focus on the people aspect of rentals.

Would suggest figuring out property management and deal sourcing aspects alongside your financing situation.

I recommend you start out defining what you want, develop education in that area of expertise, and attend local real estate socials.

The more I listen to podcasts on here and read more and more about REI, I'm falling in love with every aspect of it especially the math odd enough! 

@David Sray Have you defined your investing criteria, how does it look?

It is also not surprising that typical residential lenders would stay away from this type of property as well due to the commercial use aspect.

Yay  @ Mitch,  Ladson is good in some aspects.