Given your situation, a multi-member LLC could be the safer choice to keep things straightforward with the property transfer.

Getting financed when ready is no issue.The Market choice, and then the building of the infrastructure that will produce solid opportunity is very, very hard. 

A clueless ADULT seller with all his cognitive abilities INTACT also made certain choices that were most pleasant to him at the moment and now pays the due price by being stupid.

The idea of taking the monthly cash over the lump sum can be a better choice, but not in all cases.  1 - Let's start with the question of how old a person is, and how long they will be taking that $50/month, or $600/year. 

I would never rent to any of them by choice and any I inherit in the future I would make every effort to get rid of sooner rather than later.

Do you think sticking with white is a safe choice, or is there another color that would add some more curb appeal while remaining neutral?

Going turnkey is a smart choice given your time constraints, just make sure you have a property management in place to handle the proeprties for you. 

U see adds all the time  GREAT CASH FLOW  well GREAT cash flow is a personal choice opinion someone in the mid west if they are not getting 1 % rule 2% rule its terrible..

Hey Lamar, great to meet you, I have recently ( last 2 years ) been working to break into the same industry, with some success. my advice, talk to sellers. you have a few choices when it comes to how you receive leads, you can do outbound, thats calling.

The choice depends on readiness, experience, and long-term goals.Good luck!