Ryan Gray, Shawn Tudor or AJ Minaker can give you more info on their activities.

You’re in a strong spot for real estate—Memphis is known for solid rental demand, especially in blue-collar neighborhoods where investors can still find decent cash flow and value-add opportunities.

Quote from @Laura Yelin: Hello BP'sI like Sherman...I lived there for about 3 years many years ago and still sell and rent there.It's a slow wealth building market in my opinion, not get rich quick.Mostly blue collar stable town.

maybe try Santa Rosa New Mexico, home of the Blue Hole?

I just don't like to see a beginner think it's all going to be blue sky and butterflies and then run into what should be somewhat expected complications.  

John Doe Properties, LLC) Then I buy 3 properties should I create a DBA for each one such as:John Doe Properties, LLC doing business as:DBA: Green House PropertyDBA: Blue House PropertyDBA: Main Street Propertyor should I just put then under the one LLC?

Definitely something more STR owners should prioritize.I agree with @Trent Reeve about wanting more color or art on the walls but I can see how it might be difficult with the A frame slanted walls.

Jude, and now Ford’s massive Blue Oval project.

I love the blue print they made for me showing how all my businesses, trusts... are laid out.

Not a lawyer but seems in the gray area.