For this service, we start a lead-paint inspection via XRF Gun for the price (average) $450.

It's going to be tough to buy a property without steady W2 income.  8k is a good start, but you might need to keep saving.  

House hacking is a smart way to get started, and Milwaukee has some great multi-family opportunities if you buy right.

Theres one I think its by Brandon Turner that is called rent to retirement. when I was starting out I read one that was called one property a year that resonated with me.

Should we start LLC? 

Since you're looking to expand into Florida and other states, I'd recommend starting by narrowing down your focus:Market Research – Florida has great opportunities, but each state and city has different laws, taxes, and demand drivers.

Quote from @LaShon Evans: Looking to get started this spring with the purchase of my first SFH for a LTR situation. 

Louisville is fantastic for cash flow and is a safe place to start since we don't typically get caught up in the roller coaster effect of steep appreciation followed by sudden pull backs when the market isn't red hot.  

You begin depreciating $200k over 27.5 years, starting from 2023.You do a major $50k rehab in 2030.

It's good that you have two ideas to start with.