I seriously doubt the bank is going to work with you as an individual contacting them unsolicited.

@Adam SipherdSee following regarding self-employment income. https://www.irs.gov/individuals/tax-trails-self-employment-income-9

So I would like to be able to look at each town individually and I may even want to expand further out into some larger towns in the region.

Hi all, this is my first real question here... a CPA recommended that for a residential rental business in NC I should start an LLC but buy the homes in my own name because a business cannot deduct the mortgage interest but an individual can.

If you're saying you could get a deficiency judgment against the individual, well then sure.

This site is packed with information and individuals with a wealth of information.  

I hate to be a nooby and ask questions that have already been answered, but im sure one of you kind individuals will show me the way.

Not sure if it's possible to send emails to individual people.That should be a good start.

This is my next step to get out there and meet individuals that are already in the field and know the ins and outs and can shed some knowledge.

No, it must be an individual and be occupied by the individual.