That's why I figured networking might be a better solution than the traditional route.

I currently have 5 traditional single-family loans plus a HELOC on my main residence.  

That's the traditional way to do a BRRRR, but you could also just buy an owner occupied home as a live in flip, or purchase using a rehab loan.When the bank owns the home they can do many things.

That will save you better than any LLC.Now to the LLC.1: Wholesaling houses - Try to do the contracts within an LLC and limit your liability.2: Doing rehabs & Construction - Same as above.3: Rentals and you have a boat load of cash, you're putting down large down payments and getting commercial loans - Same as above. 4: Rentals and you're are getting a traditional loan - Then everything has to be in your own name and have an LLC does you no good.

I vet all tenants, even if it may not be the traditional vetting process.  

Even in an extended power outage, you can still cook on a gas stove if you have matches or a lighter, a traditional gas hot water tank does not need power so you'll still have hot water and it only takes a small generator to power a gas furnace, although Missouri winters are fairly mild compared to here (Chicago area).My $0.02...

I have talked to a number of rental home owners who are making really good money competing against local motels for busines/family/etc. travelers by renting out investment property on a nightly/weekly basis as opposed to a traditional 12 month rental lease.

While there are great tax benefits from contributing more, your investment options are likely pretty limited and are going to be locked in there unless you switch employers.Next, I opened up a Vanguard Traditional IRA account.  

I am going to try to put my fiance's name on the return address and in the letter state you may get Christian or Brooke.  

That will vary by state, but it typically a lot less than closing costs with a traditional lender (for example, I just closed an owner finance deal a few weeks ago, and my total closing costs were just under $1100.00)Wish you the best.Let me know if you have any questions.