Let me ask you this question, could you pick any of the following walking down the street:Andrew Florance, Carrie Wheeler, Bruce Flatt, Robert Reffkin, David Nunes...Put it this way, if you cannot afford a full-time attorney on your payroll, you do not need to have a complex legal structure. 

I don't have the skill set YET to gauge rehab costs and try to BRRRR, but I'd like to learn.This is definitely a choice but my option is that you will do better if you focus on duplexes and cherry-pick a few SFRs as you come across them.As for your Strengths, it sounds like you have an excellent ability to save and your ability to bulk analyze data will serve you well to identify big-picture areas, property types, and characteristics to focus on.I like that you realize the first investment will not be your best investment.

Nobody is obligated to pick up calls and text messages.

try KiaviLima one these are large lenders that will give you a baseline on costs.. then google hML Boise for locals pick up the phone or make an appointment.

To pick a location, I understand I want to evaluate median income, a large population of those approaching retirement age, and a decently dense population.

I can usually pick them up for $500 with range, dishwasher, otr microwave, and fridge.

who owns the furniture?

Scratch & dent furniture & appliance outlets are your friends!

Also when it came time to pick the finish products (tile/stone/fixtures/etc) I would request getting the manufacturer, the model #, sku#, picture if possible...everything.

Pick a solid B-Class suburban area.