I'm a business Intelligence Analyst/Developer, I specialize in Database Management and Enterprise Reporting and Analytics.

I thought I'd start out with a more straightforward buy and hold to get familiar with that aspect at least, though I'm having a difficult time seeing how I would finance subsequent deals if I did this so am also looking at BRRRR options when I can. 

I run an office coffee business in California and I also consult with startups and enterprises as a product designer.We are looking at a few different neighborhoods, including Jefferson Park and Frog Hollow in East Point, and Ashview Heights in Atlanta.

I am offering seller finance on an investment property (with balloon payment for a short period of time) because of the current high mortgage rate, since I cannot subsequently 1031 the balloon payment when I receive them in 3-5 years, any tax defer strategy that I can use in this situation? 

It's enterprise software.

Qualified mortgages must meet certain standards set forth by the Dodd Frank act such as no risky loan features such as balloon payments, debt to income (DTI) can't exceed 43%, no excessive upfront costs and fees and no loan terms longer than 30 years.Many loans are sold to the government-sponsored enterprises Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac or other aggregators, which can repackage the loans as mortgage-backed securities, or MBS, or hold them on their own books and collect the interest from borrowers.Non-qualified mortgages are written by lenders who may use part of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac underwriting standards but they have their own underwriting standards which is why some non-qualified lenders will write loans for self employed people who have less than 2 years of self employment.

An attractive enterprise for folks living in markets like Portland.

Just to note; It seems that the state of Missouri has no contractor licensing requirements, subsequently the barrier to entry in low.

Much of the public IMO has not caught on, but as it becomes common knowledge that 5% down conventional works on 2-4 units, expect a bump in competition and subsequently value.

5) Given your experience, would you say that obtaining a mortgage in your name, and subsequently transferring ownership to the LLC is a better or worse choice than obtaining the loan for the property through the LLC?