So that's what I plan to do: I'm going to buy in my own name and use a DBA.However, I also want to start building corporate credit now; which requires an LLC.

Many land purchases require cash, not loans and most people don't know that...or if you can finance it, maybe a bank will loan 50% of the price...and seems like so many people don't have that 50% to put down. 

I don't have the cash required, so I'd have to finance.

Are the LLC's multi-member LLC's - If they are, they would be required to filed a separate partnership tax return.Your profile mentions that you are a real estate agent, you may want to see if you are eligible to claim real estate professional status.

This depends on where you want to invest and what your desired monthly profit needs to be. 

Anyone have any experience with Section 8 and their requirements for Condos?

Tried Quickbooks, but it required me to enter to much data that was not pertinent to what I was doing.

Find and join a local REI or land lord Association and attend meetings to get local perspectives on markets, LL/tenant laws and experiences etc.Hang out here and search threads that may be relevant to you and your desires/needs.Decide on your objectives from investing, taking into account your resources from financial and time perspectives.

Syndications require a an abundance of property/market due diligence along with compliance to SEC guidelines.

A performance deed is a real thing and would provide you with the protection you desire.