The purpose of the LLC would be to hold groups of properties to limit liabilities. 

You'll want to look at your local housing ordinances because they may have limitations on the number of non-related tenants that can occupy one household. 

(A recorded trustee's deed (or similar alternative) confirming the amount paid by the grantee to trustee may be substituted for a settlement statement if a settlement statement was not provided to the purchaser at time of sale.)The preliminary title search or report must confirm that there are no existing liens on the subject property.The sources of funds for the purchase transaction are documented (such as bank statements, personal loan documents, or a HELOC on another property).If the source of funds used to acquire the property was an unsecured loan or a loan secured by an asset other than the subject property (such as a HELOC secured by another property), the settlement statement for the refinance transaction must reflect that all cash-out proceeds be used to pay off or pay down, as applicable, the loan used to purchase the property.

But do your homework; the City of Orlando (most of what people think of as Orlando isn't inside city limits) is putting new restrictions on short-term rentals starting next month I believe.

Let's say 10 years in, you get deployed to <insert random combat theater where you have no internet access and limited phone access at best> and you have 30 properties at this point spread across the country.

VA is a great vehicle, but you have to occupy the place for 2 years, limiting your mobility / number of deals / options. 

I have heard conflicting information about me not being able to and being able to discriminate against potential applicants on craigslist so my first question is, if I live in the house and I'm looking for house mates, am I able to be picky and interview them? 

How do you guys manage your tenant applications.

He seemed to know as much as I do about SDIRA & 401(k)s (Limited and dangerous "knowledge" ;-) He says he is on BP so I will forward this link to him.

Is there any statue or laws about the maximum amount you can charge as an application fee in the state of CT?