I feel that I am in need of some guidance from someone with experience in the field.

This is a great topic of discussion and ultimately I think depends on your goals and what metrics you personally try to maximize. 

Wanted to pose this as a question while also ranting a little bit.Curious to know if I'm the only one feeling strongly about this?

Some counties in Virginia loves them because they have little employment so no big population increase = more burden on schools and the tax basis is very high because of the personal property inside of them so they pay a lot in taxesAs you mention need to be near a power source and I spent 5 years trying to get one approved in 30 acre parcel that the county wanted the site for something else - so they can be challengingTo get zoning approved

This first property will need to meet your owner personal living criteria and be a potential rental.  

(We live abroad so can't be in person to negotiate the process.) 

Best of luck with your first deal, and feel free to reach out if you have any specific questions.

Considering airbnb's downtown, long term rentals in up and coming areas near burns park, fixer uppers...pretty much anything except student housing - that feels hard!  

Whether it's something that eats up your time or just feels like a never-ending task, I'd love to hear your thoughts! 

If someone injures themselves and sues, they will be suing the LLC and not you personally.