While I don't personally cover the Scranton area, my team and I work extensively with investors in the Philly suburbs, and I’m always up for a great real estate conversation.

If you close with a conventional loan, it will need to be in your personal name.

Second biggest mistake is failing to realize these construction loans allow draws on improvements meaning cash expenditures are required before the first draw can be issued.

Instead of debates and personal opinion, look for proof https://www.ladbs.org/docs/default-source/forms/plan-check-2017/single-family-dwelling-duplex-plan-review-list.pdf under G (Interior Env) which defines the minimum requirement of a habitable room (aka bedroom or bathroom).

Like @John Underwood said, your cleaner and handy person can be of great help getting things done.

Again, large commitment of time, patience, and ability needed.The amateur of “semi pro” investor should realize that the professional investors (such as myself) spend ALL DAY EVERY DAY doing the above.  

Ultimately it would boil down to your personal risk tolerance.

I've personally found the bulk of my Chicago purchases off the MLS.

I’m the last person who should complain about grammar, but these are yellow flags, at best.

My business partner owns a roofing company but has weak credit and more limited cash flow.An LLC is a common choice for partnerships since it protects personal assets and simplifies tax management.